Description
Experience the ultimate comfort food with this slow cooker chicken recipe. Tender, flavorful chicken breasts simmered to perfection in a mix of aromatic spices and fresh vegetables make for a wholesome meal that fills your home with delightful scents. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings, this dish is as easy to prepare as it is satisfying. Set it and forget it, then come home to a delicious dinner ready to be enjoyed!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 cups chopped vegetables (carrots and bell peppers)
Instructions
- Gather and chop your ingredients: mince garlic and finely chop onion.
- Optional: Sear the chicken in a hot skillet until golden brown on both sides.
- Place chicken at the bottom of the slow cooker, then layer with onions, garlic, spices, broth, and vegetables.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, check if the chicken shreds easily with two forks; if not ready, continue cooking.
- Shred chicken in the pot or serve whole with sauce over it.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg