Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth or water (for frozen chicken)
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- Coat with olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika if using.
- Cover the slow cooker with a lid.
- Cook on low for 3-4 hours, checking at 3 hours for doneness.
- Ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F before serving.
- Let chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing or shredding for meals.
Notes
For frozen chicken, add an extra hour to cooking time and ensure there’s enough liquid in the slow cooker.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg