Description
Crockpot chicken is a comforting, flavorful dish that transforms busy weeknights into delightful culinary experiences. With its tender chicken and aromatic blend of spices, this meal not only warms your home but also brings family together around the dinner table. Effortlessly prepare this dish in your crockpot, and enjoy the rich flavors that develop as it cooks low and slow.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approx. 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the onions, garlic, carrots, and bell pepper.
- Pat the chicken breasts dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Layer the seasoned chicken at the bottom of the crockpot; top with onions, garlic, carrots, and bell pepper.
- Pour the chicken broth over the ingredients and sprinkle with thyme and oregano.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken in the pot using two forks before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize your crockpot chicken with other vegetables such as zucchini or mushrooms. A splash of lemon juice just before serving can brighten up the dish.