Slow Cooker Chicken Breasts
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5.0
18 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 5 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 35 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
196 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Slow Cooker Chicken Breasts
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This healthy Slow Cooker Chicken Breasts recipe with lemon and oregano comes out perfecty juicy and flavorful! Shred for soups, salads, etc.
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup chicken stock/broth preferably low sodium
- 2 tablespoons butter melted (use olive oil for dairy free/paleo)
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano divided
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt divided
- 1 teaspoon black pepper divided
- 1 lemon cut into quarters
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2-3 lbs.)
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Instructions
- In the bottom of a large slow cooker, mix together the chicken broth (1/2 cup), melted butter (2 tablespoons), and half of each of the dried oregano (1/2 tablespoon), kosher salt (1/2 teaspoon), and black pepper (1/2 teaspoon). Squeeze the juice out of the quarters of the lemon into the mix as well.
- Add the chicken breasts to the slow cooker and, using tongs, coat each side of the chicken with the mixture. Nestle the juiced lemon quarters around the chicken breasts. Season the top of the chicken breasts evenly with the remaining 1/2 tablespoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
- Cover and cook on high for 1.5-2 hours. Check for doneness by making sure the internal temperature on the thickest part of the largest breast is 165 degrees F.
- Remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker. Allow to cool for 10-20 minutes, then place in an airtight container to store whole. To slice, remove the chicken breasts to a plate or cutting board and tent with foil and allow to rest for 10 minutes, then slice against the grain. If shredding, use two forks to shred the chicken breasts (directly in the slow cooker if tender enough, if not, remove to a cutting board and place back in the liquid in the slow cooker when done), and serve or store (with liquid) in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer.
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Notes
- Ingredient Substitutions: Water can be used instead of chicken broth in a pinch- you may need to add more seasoning to boost the flavor. Other seasoning, like Italian seasoning, thyme, or Greek seasoning, can be used instead of the oregano. And the butter can be substituted with olive oil, or omitted for a lower fat version.
- For a very simple version, the oregano and lemon can be omitted. Just season with salt and pepper.
- Variations: Try using taco seasoning instead of oregano and lime instead of lemon for a southwestern flavor. Or add a bunch of fresh herbs in the mixture- anything you have growing in your garden! You can also add sliced fresh onion and/or minced garlic, and some veggies like potatoes, carrots, green beans, etc., under the chicken breasts for a complete meal.
- I don't recommend cooking these on low for longer. The texture of chicken breasts can be stringy and mushy if cooked for too long in the slow cooker. That said, if you really want to, you can cook for 3-3.5 hours on low.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
196kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
87mg
(29%)
Sodium
772mg
(32%)
Potassium
496mg
(14%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
230IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
33mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 196 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 196kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 87mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 772mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 496mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 230IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
18 reviews
Excellent
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