Slow Cooker Chicken: Juicy Recipes for Effortless Home Cooking
Discover the secrets to making incredibly juicy slow cooker chicken with these easy recipes that require minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Total Time: 6-8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pounds whole chicken
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Heat olive oil in a pan and sear the chicken on all sides.
- Place the seared chicken in the slow cooker and add chicken broth.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Shred the chicken and serve with your favorite sides.
Notes
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before shredding for juiciness.
- Add vegetables to the pot for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1 gram
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 0 grams
- Fiber: 0 grams
- Protein: 40 grams
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker Chicken, Juicy Chicken, Easy Recipes, Home Cooking