Print

Easy Overnight Crockpot Chicken Breast for Perfect Juicy Meals

overnight crockpot chicken breast - featured image
Print Recipe

This overnight crockpot chicken breast recipe is ridiculously simple — just a few ingredients, zero effort, and results that taste like you spent hours in the kitchen. The chicken comes out so tender it practically falls apart, and the flavor is a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (4–6 pieces)
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
  2. In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Rub olive oil all over the chicken breasts, then sprinkle the seasoning mixture evenly on both sides, massaging it in.
  4. Place the seasoned chicken breasts in a single layer at the bottom of the crockpot.
  5. Pour the chicken broth around the chicken, not directly over it, so the chicken is partially submerged.
  6. Set the crockpot to LOW and cook for 8 hours.
  7. After 8 hours, check that the chicken is fork-tender and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  8. Remove the chicken from the crockpot with tongs and let it rest on a cutting board for 5-10 minutes.
  9. Shred the chicken with two forks or slice against the grain. Drizzle a little cooking liquid over the top to keep it moist.
  10. If using, squeeze lemon juice over the shredded chicken and toss gently.

Notes

Don’t lift the lid during cooking; it adds 20-30 minutes. For even cooking, use similar-sized chicken breasts. If using frozen chicken, thaw completely in the fridge first. The chicken tastes even better the next day.

Nutrition

Keywords: overnight crockpot chicken, slow cooker chicken breast, juicy chicken, easy chicken recipe, meal prep chicken

Find it online: https://noshbelle.com/easy-overnight-crockpot-chicken-breast-for-perfect-juicy-meals/