chicken breast crockpot recipes
This easy and flavorful crockpot recipe features tender chicken breasts cooked with a blend of garlic, herbs, and vegetables. Perfect for busy days, simply set it and forget it, allowing dinner to cook while you focus on other tasks.
Equipment
- 1 slow cooker (crockpot)
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
- 1 cutting board
- 1 serving platter
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts About 1.5 lbs total.
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 cloves garlic Minced.
- 1 medium onion Chopped.
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes Halved.
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- to taste fresh parsley For garnish (optional).
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, oregano, and thyme on both sides.
- In the bottom of the crockpot, place the chopped onion and minced garlic. Drizzle with olive oil and mix lightly.
- Place the seasoned chicken breasts on top of the onion and garlic mixture.
- Pour the chicken broth over the chicken breasts, ensuring they are mostly submerged.
- Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6 hours, or until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- In the last 30 minutes of cooking, add the baby spinach and cherry tomatoes to the crockpot, stirring gently to combine.
- Once done, remove the chicken from the crockpot and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Serve the chicken on a platter surrounded by the onions, garlic, spinach, and tomatoes from the crockpot. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
You can adjust the herbs and spices based on your preference.
Serve this dish with rice, pasta, or a side salad for a complete meal.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.