Description
A mouthwatering slow-cooked chicken recipe that’s succulent and infused with flavorful spices, perfect for family dinners or potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp rosemary
Instructions
- Prep the chicken: Trim excess fat and pat it dry. Season with salt, pepper, and spices.
- Sear for extra flavor (optional): Heat oil in a skillet and sear chicken for 3-4 minutes per side.
- Combine ingredients in the crockpot: Place chicken, onions, carrots, and garlic in the pot. Pour in broth.
- Cook low and slow: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Final touches: Shred the chicken in the pot using two forks and stir into the broth before serving.
Notes
Customize with different sauces or seasoning for varied flavors. Don’t overcrowd the crockpot to ensure even cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: crockpot chicken, slow cooker chicken, easy dinner, family meal, comfort food