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Slow Cooker Chicken Breasts
Slow cooker chicken breasts are an easy option when you want a healthy and delicious dinner without spending hours in the kitchen.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 5 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 152 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
British
Ingredients
- 0.5 tablespoon olive oil
- 340 g chicken breasts (about 85g/3oz per breast)
- 125 ml chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 1 pinch ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Heat 0.5 tablespoon Olive oil in a frying pan and add 340 g Chicken breasts. Fry for 2 minutes on both sides.
- Put the seared chicken breasts into your slow cooker.
- Pour over 125 ml Chicken stock, sprinkle over 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, 1 pinch Sea salt and 1 pinch Ground black pepper and add 1 tablespoon Butter.
- Cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8 hours.
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Notes
- It is important to use the right amount of liquid when slow cooking chicken breasts. Too much liquid can result in a watery sauce, while too little liquid can result in dry chicken.
- Brining involves soaking the chicken in a saltwater solution before cooking. This technique helps to tenderise the meat and infuse it with flavour. To make a basic brine, combine 4 cups of water with ¼ cup of salt and ¼ cup of sugar. Add any additional seasonings or herbs you like, such as bay leaves or thyme.Place the chicken in the brine and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or up to 24 hours. Rinse the chicken before placing it in the slow cooker.
- Browning the chicken before placing it in the slow cooker can add flavour and texture to the dish. Brown the chicken in a pan on the stove before adding it to the slow cooker. This will help to seal in the juices and create a crispy exterior.
- You can skip the browning though if you are short on time.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1portion
Calories
152kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
63mg
(21%)
Sodium
174mg
(7%)
Potassium
363mg
(10%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
138IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
32mg
(3%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 152
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion | |
| Calories | 152kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 63mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 174mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 363mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 138IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.