Slow Cooker Chicken: Easy Recipe for Juicy Comfort Food
This slow cooker chicken recipe is a simple yet delicious way to enjoy juicy and tender chicken. Perfect for busy weeknights!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and brown the chicken on both sides.
- Transfer the chicken to the slow cooker and add chicken broth and barbecue sauce.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until cooked through.
- Shred the chicken with two forks and stir in the sauce.
Notes
- Serve with rice or on buns for a delicious meal.
- Add your favorite herbs for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker Chicken