Slow Cooker Chicken
Indulge in the comforting aroma and tender texture of slow cooker chicken, a dish that transforms your kitchen into a haven of warmth. This easy recipe combines juicy chicken breasts with fragrant spices, fresh garlic, and sweet onions, creating a meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or chilly evenings. Simply set it and forget it while you create cherished memories around the dinner table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours
- Total Time: 7 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (with herbs if desired)
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions and garlic until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 2. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, cumin, and paprika. Massage spices into the meat.
- 3. Place seared chicken at the bottom of the slow cooker. Top with sautéed onions, garlic, diced tomatoes, and chicken broth.
- 4. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until chicken is fork-tender.
- 5. Shred the chicken in the pot using two forks and mix well before serving over rice or in tacos.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg