Slow Cooker Bone-In Chicken Breasts
Slow cooker bone-in chicken breasts yields succulent chicken that falls off the bone. With minimal prep and the crockpot doing all the work, this healthy chicken recipe perfect for busy days or when you want a tasty, hassle-free meal. Using simple seasoning, this juicy bone-in chicken is low-carb, paleo, and Whole30 compatible. Instruction to make this easy split chicken breast recipe in the Instant Pot are also included.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 to 4 1x
Ingredients
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- 3 to 4 bone-in chicken breasts (approximately 2 1/2 to 3 pounds total)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth (use 1 cup for Instant Pot)
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt (or more)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 3 to 4 tablespoons butter, optional
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together the oregano, paprika, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper. Rub the oil all over the the chicken. Rub the seasonings evenly all over the chicken on each side.
- Pour the broth into the slow cooker. Add the seasoned chicken breasts. Top each breast with a tablespoon of butter, if using.
- Cook on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours to LOW 6 to 8.
- Pour the broth into the Instant Pot.
- In a small bowl, mix together the oregano, paprika, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper. Rub the oil all over the the chicken. Rub the seasonings evenly all over the chicken on each side.
- Place the trivet in the Instant Pot.
- Add the chicken on top of the trivet. Top each breast with a tablespoon of butter, if using. If you do not have a trivet, you can add the chicken directly to the broth.
- Close lid and seal valve. Set high pressure and cook for 10 minutes. When cooking time is complete, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure.
Nutrition
- Calories: 250