The 13 Easiest Crockpot Chicken Breast Recipes

For me, there’s no better way to cook chicken than in the slow cooker. Cleanup is a snap.

The flavors meld together perfectly with all the time we can afford to give them. And chicken, if you ask me, has never turned out so juicy and tender as it does in the slow cooker.

I like to use Mediterranean flavors (think lemon, garlic, and fresh thyme or rosemary). Sometimes, I just wedge some carrots and onions around the chicken for a simple side dish and let the slow cooker work its magic.

On the days when I want to kick things up a notch, I go for diced tomatoes or a splash of white wine to really enhance the flavors. The beauty of using a slow cooker is that you can vary these recipes to suit your taste.

The 13 Best Crockpot Chicken Breast Recipes

1. Tuscan Garlic Butter Crockpot Chicken Breast

I believe that Tuscan Garlic Butter Chicken is a delightful dish with an easy prep, making it an excellent addition to my collection of slow cooker chicken breast recipes. Unlike many other Italian-inspired chicken dishes, this one is not red sauce-based.

Instead, the sauce is a buttery, creamy concoction made with the necessary Italian ingredients: garlic, fresh spinach, and Parmesan cheese.

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Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups fresh spinach leaves
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning

Instructions

1. Put the chicken breasts into the crockpot.

2. Whisk the minced garlic, heavy cream, chicken broth, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning together in a bowl. Pour the amalgamation over the chicken.

3. For 4-6 hours on low, or until the chicken is tender and thoroughly cooked, let it simmer in the sauce.

4. Add the fresh spinach to the slow cooker about half an hour before you plan to serve the meal. It is not necessary to wilt the spinach beforehand, but if you wish to do so, you can stir it into the potatoes for a brief sauté before serving.

2. Honey Sriracha Crockpot Chicken Breast

What I adore about Honey Sriracha Crockpot Chicken Breast is the combination of honey, Sriracha sauce, and soy sauce, not to mention the tender chicken breast. It’s one of those recipes that feels rewarding because it’s so easy to make.

And did I mention how tasty it is?

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup Sriracha sauce
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (optional, for thickening sauce)

Instructions

1. Put the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.

2. In a basin, combine the honey, Sriracha sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and minced garlic. Pour the mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker.

3. Put the lid on and set it to low. Cover and cook for 4-5 hours or until the chicken is done and tender. If you like a thick sauce, next take the chicken out and stir in the cornstarch mixture. Turn it up to high and let it cook for another 10-15 minutes.

4. Spoon the sauce over the chicken and present it on the table. You can garnish it with scallions and sesame seeds if you like.

3. Lemon Dill Crockpot Chicken Breast

One of my favorite recipes for crockpot chicken breast is this one for lemon-dill chicken, which is such an easy and aromatic dish to prepare. It combines fresh dill, garlic, and lemon (the magic trifecta) with chicken.

And if you’ve never made lemon-dill chicken breast in your crockpot, you are in for a treat.

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 lemon, sliced
2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Once the chicken breasts have been appropriately salted and peppered, place them in the bottom of the crockpot.

2. Top the chicken breasts with minced garlic, fresh dill, and lemon slices.

3. Pour the chicken broth and olive oil over the chicken and the other ingredients in the casserole dish..

4. Cook it on low for 4 to 6 hours, with the cover on and the chicken inside, until everything is fully tender and cooked.

4. Coconut Lime Crockpot Chicken Breast

I enjoy making tasty recipes for chicken breast in the slow cooker. One of my favorites is Coconut Lime Chicken Breast.

This recipe combines the meat with coconut milk, lime juice, soy sauce, and honey. The result?

An exceedingly tender and fragrant dish that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
2 tablespoons lime juice
Zest of 1 lime
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey

Instructions

1. Put the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.

2. Combine the coconut milk, lime juice, lime zest, minced garlic, soy sauce, and honey in a bowl. Mix well and pour over the chicken.

3. Put the lid on the slow cooker, set the heat to low, and let it go for 6-7 hours. The chicken is done when it is cooked through and fork-tender.

4. When finished, serve the chicken alongside the sauce, and if you like, garnish it with extra lime zest or cilantro.

5. Moroccan Spiced Crockpot Chicken Breast

I enjoy preparing Moroccan Spiced Crockpot Chicken Breasts. This dish ranks as one of the more favored Recipes for Crockpot Chicken Breasts.

Its principal ingredients are aromatic spices and herbs, which are mixed in with the chicken to season it during cooking. These spices pack a punch when it comes to flavor, which is what makes their use here so heavenly.

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed

Instructions

1. In a tiny bowl, combine the caraway, coriander, cinnamon, and minced garlic. Then, evenly coat the chicken breasts with the spice mixture.

2. Position the chicken breasts, which have been spiced, in the crockpot. Over the chicken, pour the chicken broth. Then, add the chickpeas around the chicken.

3. Cook the chicken on low for 4-6 hours, or until it is tender and completely done, covered well so that moisture does not escape.

4. Spoon out and serve warm. If you wish, you can use fresh cilantro as a garnish.

6. Balsamic Peach Crockpot Chicken Breast

My Balsamic Peach Crockpot Chicken Breast is an effortless yet flavorful dinner. With a delightful blend of boneless chicken, fresh peaches, and balsamic vinegar, it’s one of my go-to recipes for chicken breast in the slow cooker.

Ingredients

boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 4 pieces)
fresh peaches, sliced (2-3 peaches)
balsamic vinegar (1/4 cup)
honey (2 tablespoons)
garlic, minced (2 cloves)
salt (1 teaspoon)
black pepper (1/2 teaspoon)

Instructions

1. Position the chicken breasts in the crockpot’s base. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper.

2. In a diminutive bowl, combine the balsamic vinegar, honey, and minced garlic. Pour this amalgamation over the chicken in the slow cooker.

3. Place the sliced peaches in layers over the chicken and the balsamic mixture.

4. Put the lid on the slow cooker and set to low for 4 to 5 hours. Note that times may vary with different models of slow cooker. If you prefer, the chicken can also be cooked on high for 2 to 2.5 hours. Regardless of cooking time, make sure the chicken is cooked through and tender before serving it alongside the warm peach halves and sauce from the slow cooker.

7. Creamy Pesto Crockpot Chicken Breast

Creamy Pesto Crockpot Chicken Breast is one of my all-time favorite dishes to make. This creamy, dreamy rendition of chicken breast combines such uncomplicated, foolproof ingredients as basil pesto, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese.

And while yes, I do like my pasta. And I also enjoy having pesto in those pasta-centric meals.

But pesto is also a lovely, fresh herb sauce that in no way needs to be confined to a plateful next to a bowl of spaghetti.

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 jar (about 8 ounces) of basil pesto
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Chopped fresh basil for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Put the chicken breasts in the crockpot and sprinkle them with a little salt and pepper.

2. Pesto, heavy cream, and chicken broth unite in a bowl to create a delicious sauce for baked pesto chicken. To make this easy baked chicken recipe, simply whisk together the sauce’s four ingredients, pour it over some chicken breasts, and let the oven do the work. Serve this elegant main dish with pasta, rice, or crusty bread.

3. Slow cook for 4-6 hours until the chicken is tender and cooked through.

4. For the last half-hour of cooking, add the Parmesan cheese to the chicken. If you want to garnish your dish with fresh basil, now’s the time.

8. Maple Dijon Crockpot Chicken Breast

One of my favorite easy meals is Maple Dijon Crockpot Chicken Breast. Juicy chicken combines with Dijon mustard, pure maple syrup, and red wine vinegar for a delicious dish that I serve with sauteed spinach or roasted Brussels sprouts, over brown rice, or with a mixed green salad.

Another great thing about this recipe is that it makes enough for two meals.

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup Dijon mustard
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: Fresh rosemary for garnish

Instructions

1. In a bowl, the Dijon mustard, maple syrup, and red wine vinegar are whisked together until they form a smooth mixture.

2. Put the chicken breasts in the slow cooker and take a moment to really season them with salt and pepper.

3. Ensure that the mustard and maple syrup mixture is poured over the chicken, completely covering it and coating it evenly..

4. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours, or until the chicken is tender and fully cooked. If you wish, serve with a sprinkle of fresh rosemary for an added touch.

9. Cranberry Orange Crockpot Chicken Breast

One of my favorite recipes is for Cranberry Orange Crockpot Chicken Breast. This easy, savory dish includes just four main ingredients: boneless chicken breasts, cranberries, orange juice, and honey.

Since I started making it, I’ve considered it one of my favorite chicken breast recipes cooked in a slow cooker. The combination of flavors is so nice.

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon orange zest
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Put the chicken breasts in the Crockpot and season them with salt and pepper.

2. In a bowl of intermediate size, mix the ingredients of the dish: the cranberries, orange juice, honey, and soy sauce, which combine to create a sweet and sour sauce. Add to that the orange zest

3. In the Crockpot, pour the mixture of cranberries and oranges over the chicken breasts.

4. Place the lid on the slow cooker and set it to low. Cook for 4 to 6 hours. You’re looking for the juiciest chicken possible, so don’t overcook it! Serve warm when you’re ready.

10. Southwest Chipotle Crockpot Chicken Breast

The ease of preparing Southwest Chipotle Crockpot Chicken Breast is something I really value. It’s not your plain old cooked chicken; rather, it’s a kicked-up version made with chicken, diced tomatoes, and chipotle peppers, and flavored with cumin and smoked paprika.

If you like my other slow-cooked recipes for chicken breast, you just have to try this one!

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
2 tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Put the chicken breasts in the crockpot, and position them at the bottom.

2. Combine the diced tomatoes and green chilies in a small bowl with the following ingredients: chipotle peppers (minced), ground cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and freshly ground pepper.

3. Ensure the chicken breasts are well coated by pouring the mixture over them.

4. Place the lid on the pot and set the slow cooker to low for a cooking time of 6-7 hours. You’re looking for super-tender, fully cooked chicken when you take the lid off (but it shouldn’t be falling apart just yet). That’s your cue to shred the chicken with forks for serving.

11. Apricot Ginger Crockpot Chicken Breast

The Apricot Ginger Crockpot Chicken Breast recipe has won my heart for its unfussy nature and for the unexpectedly perfect medley of flavors: apricot preserves, soy sauce, fresh ginger, and garlic. It is a harmonious addition to my growing collection of crockpot chicken breast dishes.

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup apricot preserves
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Instructions

1. Put the chicken breasts in the bottom of a slow cooker.

2. Combine the apricot preserves, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic in a mixing bowl. Add the apple cider vinegar, and blend together until smooth.

3. Ensure the chicken breasts are thoroughly coated by pouring the mixture over them.

4. Prepare on a low setting for 6 to 7 hours or on a high setting for 3 to 4 hours. The chicken should be tender and cooked all the way through.

12. Thai Peanut Crockpot Chicken Breast

Thai Peanut Slow Cooker Chicken takes the tender chicken, coconut milk, and natural peanut butter you expect from a good Thai dish and magically transforms it into an easy, slow-cooked delight. The perfect addition to your collection of slow cooker chicken breast recipes!

Ingredients

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup coconut milk
1/3 cup natural peanut butter
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger

Instructions

1. Arrange the chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker.

2. In a bowl, blend the coconut milk, peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, minced garlic, and grated ginger until the mixture becomes smooth.

3. Ensure that the chicken in the crockpot is thoroughly covered with the mixture by pouring it over the chicken.

4. Cook the chicken on low for 4-5 hours, covered, until it is tender and cooked completely through. Use two forks to shred the chicken before serving, and ladle the sauce over it.

13. Sicilian Olive Crockpot Chicken Breast

Welcome the Mediterranean tastes of Sicily into your kitchen with Sicilian Olive Crockpot Chicken Breast. This easy-to-follow crockpot chicken recipe combines succulent chicken breasts with a medley of Sicilian green olives and sun-dried tomatoes in a slow-cooked broth that teases your senses with mouthwatering Mediterranean aromas.

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup Sicilian green olives, pitted and sliced
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1 cup chicken broth
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Add salt and pepper to the chicken breasts, then put them in the slow cooker.

2. On top of the chicken, add the sliced olives, the chopped sundried tomatoes, the minced garlic, and the oregano.

3.Pour the chicken broth over the ingredients in the slow cooker.

4. You can either cover and cook the dish on low for 5-6 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. In either case, it will cook to tender perfection and be done when the chicken is no longer pink in the center.