Gotcha 🙂 Here’s a simple, juicy slow cooker chicken you can use for meals all week—super versatile and basically foolproof.
Easy Slow Cooker Chicken
Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
- 2–3 lbs chicken (breasts or thighs)
- 1 cup chicken broth (or water)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter (optional)
Instructions
- Add to slow cooker
- Place chicken in the crockpot.
- Pour broth over chicken.
- Sprinkle all seasonings evenly on top.
- Add olive oil or butter if using.
- Cook
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Serve or shred
- Serve whole with vegetables, or
- Shred with two forks for tacos, sandwiches, soups, or casseroles.
Flavor Variations
- BBQ chicken: add 1 cup BBQ sauce, skip broth.
- Mexican-style: add taco seasoning + salsa.
- Garlic herb: add lemon slices and fresh herbs.
- Creamy chicken: stir in cream cheese or sour cream at the end.
Tips
- Thighs stay juicier than breasts for long cooking.
- Don’t overcook on HIGH—chicken can dry out.
- Save the cooking liquid for soup or gravy.
If you want, tell me what you’re planning to use the chicken for (tacos, soup, pasta, meal prep), and I’ll tailor it perfectly for you 🍗✨
