slow cooker chicken breas

This easy slow cooker chicken breast recipe yields tender, juicy pieces with minimal effort! Season the meat, then gently steam it in the covered pot. The savory juices make for a delicious gravy to drizzle on top.

Love easy meals? Try my recipes for slow cooker whole chicken and slow cooker chicken thighs.

Recipe Science

• The seasoning paste uses olive oil to help dissolve fat-soluble compounds in the dried spices, intensifying the flavors.
• Add just enough liquid to the slow cooker to avoid fully submerging the chicken, preventing poaching and ensuring it steams properly.
• This slow cooker method gently steams the chicken, helping to preserve the surface seasonings and ensure juicy, tender pieces.

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Why It Works

I’m a big fan of using my Crock-Pot for cooking a healthy family dinner. When I’m not sauteing chicken on the stovetop, I love that I can just add the lean white meat to the pot, cover it, and let the equipment do the work. The moist-heat cooking environment is similar to the French en cocotte method. The results are delectable- aromatic herb-infused bites in a flavorful juice.