Description
This easy American recipe uses slow cooking to tenderize lean chicken breasts in a savory chicken broth with onions and garlic powder. Ideal for sandwiches, tacos, grain bowls, and more. The hands-off method ensures juicy, flavorful meat ready in 6–7 hours with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Chicken Breasts – 2 lbs (boneless, skinless)
Chicken Broth – 1 cup (low-sodium recommended)
Onion – 1 medium (sliced, yellow or white preferred)
Garlic Powder – 2 tsp
Salt and Pepper – To taste
Instructions
Slice onion into rings
Place onions in the bottom of the slow cooker
Sprinkle garlic powder over the onions
Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper
Place seasoned chicken on top of the onions in the cooker
Pour chicken broth over the chicken
Cook on low heat for 6-7 hours until tender
Remove chicken and shred with a fork
Notes
Yellow or white onions provide the best sweetness
Low-sodium broth prevents over-salting
Spacing the chicken breasts ensures even cooking
Use as a base for Mediterranean salads, BBQ sliders, or tacos
Refrigerate leftovers in airtight containers for up to 4–5 days
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 420
- Category: Slow Cooker & One-Pot Dinner Recipes
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 90mg