Description
Slow Cooker Chicken is a delicious and effortless dish that fills your home with mouthwatering aromas. This recipe features tender, juicy chicken simmered in a savory sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. With minimal prep time and endless serving options—from tacos to rice bowls—this dish is sure to become a favorite at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp mixed herbs (thyme & rosemary)
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 cup chopped carrots and bell peppers (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by washing and chopping the veggies.
- Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Layer the chopped onion, minced garlic, salt, pepper, thyme, rosemary, soy sauce, and chicken broth over the chicken.
- Gently stir to combine all ingredients.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until tender.
- Shred the chicken with two forks directly in the pot and mix it with the sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 120mg