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Slow Cooker Chicken Breast

Tender, juicy slow cooker chicken breast simmered in garlic herb butter and broth for an easy, flavorful weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Seasoned Chicken
  • 2 lbs chicken breasts boneless, skinless
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Slow Cooker Sauce
  • 4 tbsp butter cubed
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp thyme dried or fresh sprigs

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning.
  2. Place chicken in the slow cooker in a single layer.
  3. Add butter, minced garlic, chicken broth, lemon juice, and thyme.
  4. Cover and cook on LOW for 3–4 hours or HIGH for 1.5–2 hours until tender.
  5. Slice or shred chicken and spoon sauce over the top before serving.

Notes

For a sweeter variation, add 1 tablespoon honey. For extra sauce, double the broth and butter.