Here’s a simple, flavorful slow cooker chicken recipe that’s perfect for a hands-off meal.
🍗 Slow Cooker Chicken
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
- 4–6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme or rosemary
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup carrots, sliced (optional)
- 1 cup potatoes, diced (optional)
🔪 Instructions
- Prep ingredients: Slice onion, mince garlic, chop vegetables if using.
- Layer in slow cooker: Place chicken at the bottom, then onions, garlic, carrots, and potatoes on top.
- Season: Sprinkle paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper over everything.
- Add liquid: Pour chicken broth over the chicken and vegetables.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until chicken is tender.
- Optional finishing touch: Remove chicken, shred or serve whole, and pour juices over the top.
💡 Tips
- For a creamy version, stir in ½ cup cream or coconut milk in the last 30 minutes.
- Add lemon juice or zest for extra flavor.
- Serve over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
If you want, I can give a garlic-herb slow cooker chicken with a crispy topping trick that makes the chicken taste roasted instead of slow-cooked.
