Description
A delicious and comforting Crockpot Chicken recipe that is easy to prepare and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups vegetables (like carrots, bell peppers, or zucchini)
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 cup of heavy cream or coconut milk
- Optional garnish: Fresh parsley or cilantro
Instructions
- Place the chicken at the bottom of your crockpot.
- Mix together your chopped onions, garlic, and vegetables in a bowl.
- Add in the chicken broth, dried thyme, rosemary, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the veggie mixture over the chicken in the crockpot.
- Optionally, add the heavy cream or coconut milk on top if desired.
- Secure the lid and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Shred the chicken directly in the pot with two forks.
- Taste and adjust the seasonings if necessary.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with firm tofu and use vegetable broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg