Slow Cooker Chicken Breast

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    3 hrs

  • Total Time

    3 hrs 5 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    161 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    American

Slow Cooker Chicken Breast

Slow Cooker Chicken Breast is prepared by cooking boneless, skinless chicken breasts gently in chicken broth with salt and pepper seasoning. Cooking on low heat for several hours yields tender, moist chicken suitable for use in various meals requiring cooked chicken breast without fuss.

Description

This method involves placing chicken breasts in a slow cooker, seasoned simply with kosher salt and coarse black pepper, then covering with chicken broth. The slow cooker cooks the breasts gently over 3-4 hours on low heat, allowing the meat to stay moist and tender through low-temperature slow cooking.

The simplicity of this recipe highlights the chicken’s natural flavor and produces poached chicken breasts ideal for shredding, slicing, or adding to salads, sandwiches, and other dishes. Keeping the seasoning basic makes this a versatile base for many meal types.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 4 chicken breast boneless skinless
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon  kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper coarse ground

Instructions

  1. Add chicken breasts to the slow cooker and pour chicken broth on top.
  2. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 161kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 80mg (27%) Sodium 404mg (17%) Potassium 447mg (10%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 157IU (3%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 13mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 161 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 161kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 25g 50%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 80mg 27%
Sodium 404mg 17%
Potassium 447mg 10%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 157IU 3%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 13mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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