This Crockpot Chicken Breast is my go-to method for cooking chicken throughout the week. It’s incredibly juicy, flavorful, and hassle-free. Preparing a couple of batches each week with my homemade spice mix makes life so much easier, especially with two young kids. I use this slow-cooked chicken in everything from sandwiches and tacos to salads and bowls. It’s a tried-and-true favorite—just ask the 1,000 home cooks who have rated it a perfect 5 stars!
5-Star Review
“This turned out exactly as described. Flavorful and moist. Had it with French green beans and a green salad! Looking forward to leftovers tomorrow.” – Carole
Easy Crockpot Chicken Recipe
I make this seasoned slow-cooker chicken breast about once a week. My site is known for simple recipes like this, and this is a stand-out favorite. The chicken can be meal prepped for the week in one simple recipe, and used for all different recipes that the family will love.
Crockpot Chicken Breast Recipe
Equipment
- Crockpot
Ingredients
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon ground paprika
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Instructions
- Pour the chicken broth in the slow cooker.½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Combine the seasoning in a small dish.1 teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon dried thyme, ½ teaspoon ground paprika, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- Rub the olive oil and seasoning over the chicken breasts.2 tablespoons olive oil, 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- Cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 4-6 hours.
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Becky’s Tips
- Change the herbs, spices, and seasonings as you please. Just rub them on and let the chicken cook!
- You can also use boneless, skinless thighs using the same ingredients and instructions.
- For bone-in or skin-on chicken, cooking times may vary. Always check the internal temperature reaches 165°F before eating.
- Cooking time depends on the Crockpot setting. If cooking on low, it will take 4-6 hours.
- If cooking on high, it will take 2-4 hours, ideal for a later start in the day.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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How to Make Crockpot Chicken – Step by Step
Season the Chicken: Pour the ½ cup of low-sodium chicken broth into your slow cooker. Combine 1 teaspoon of kosher salt, ½ teaspoon of onion powder, ½ teaspoon of dried thyme, ½ teaspoon of ground paprika, ¼ teaspoon of ground black pepper, and ¼ teaspoon of garlic powder in a small dish. Rub 2 tablespoons of olive oil and the seasonings over 4 large chicken breasts, and place them into the slow cooker.
Cook the Chicken: Cook the chicken breasts on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 4-6 hours, until they reach 165°F internally.
Slice and Serve: This is where the fun comes in. Slice and seal for the week, using this deliciously juicy chicken for salads, tacos, casseroles, sandwiches, and more. The sky is the limit as to how this simple and deliciously seasoned crockpot chicken can be used throughout the week.
How to Store and Reheat
I store leftover Crockpot chicken in an airtight container, and keep in the refrigerator for 4-5 days. I simply reheat the chicken in a pan set over medium-low heat, or in the microwave in 30-second increments until warmed through.
How to Freeze
After removing the chicken breasts from the Crockpot, let them cool. I store them in freezer-safe, resealable bags or containers and keep them in the freezer for up to 3 months. You can wrap pieces in foil or plastic wrap if you want extra protection from freezer burn. I always let chicken defrost overnight in the fridge before reheating and eating.
Serving Suggestions
My favorite thing about this slow cooker chicken recipe is how versatile it is! It makes a healthy and tasty main dish for any dinner or lunch and pairs well with all kinds of side dishes. I love to serve it with mashed potatoes, creamed green beans, or even cucumber salad. It’s such a versatile chicken breast recipe that can compliment many sides.
We also use leftovers to make pulled chicken sandwiches, creamy chicken soup, or chicken fajitas. The possibilities are endless with this amazing chicken breast recipe!
While the flavor was quite good and a very simple dish to put together, 3 hours on high was too long for 4 average sized breasts They were shredded and very dry. I wound up making a simple sauce with the juices from the crockpot.
Hi Pat, as with any crockpot recipe, we recommend checking early and often the first time making it. Unfortunately, every crockpot is a little different!
This was really great!
Great spice combination. I had to double the amount to coat the chicken breasts. Recipe as written would be great for small children though or people who are spice averse.
This turned out exactly as described. Flavorful and moist. Had it with French green beans and a green salad! Looking forward to leftovers tomorrow.
Excellent recipe! thoroughly enjoyed making and tasting it
Our oven broke and I didn’t want to fry my chicken and it was too rainy, cold and dark to grill outside. So I used my large oval crockpot. I used the Italian seasoning version and in 3 hours on high we had some pretty amazing juicy tender chicken. It wasn’t browned, but my husband loved this chicken and even went back for seconds, and he doesn’t like chicken. I used Springer Farms boneless breasts so I think if you use store brand chicken you may end up with stringy dry results. I added some chopped celery during the last hour and that added some nice flavor as well. Glad I stumbled on this recipe as it’s going to be part of my rotation!
Tastes good!! My crock-Pot must have run hot, cuz it only took 3 hours on low, and it got a bit dry because I let it cook for too long. Next time I will definitely keep a closer eye. Other than that, tastes pretty good
The recipe gives the option to double it. Can 8 breasts actually be cooked at the same time and how much longer would it take? I have a large (oval) crockpot for reference. Thank you in advance!
Hi Candice, it really depends on the size of your crockpot. We recommend a larger crockpot if doubling the recipe.
I think my chicken breast were fairly small so they cooked in a little over an hour on high. I checked the internal temperature and it was well above the 165° threshold. I will serve and eat some later. Wish me luck!
This was delicious ! I used 2 chicken breasts, slow cooked on high for 2 hours – sooo moist. Had them in wraps for evening meal then in a cold wrap for my lunch today – what a lovely change to just chicken or fajita seasoning – will 100% make again!