A Delicious, Low-Effort Recipe for Busy Weeknights and Meal Prep

We’re a few weeks into the new year. Which, for many of us, means the “newness” has possibly worn off and busy schedules have taken over. This can sometimes cause our clean eating goals to move to the back burner. If you’re looking for a healthy lunch or dinner recipe, especially one as easy as it is delicious, look no further than my 5-Step Crockpot Chicken! This is, hands down, the most frequently made (and requested) recipe in my kitchen. With just five simple steps, prepare this foolproof crockpot recipe in the morning, and it’s ready to enjoy by dinnertime. Simply combine your ingredients and let the crockpot do the rest of the work! It’s ideal for busy weeknights or meal prep to serve in countless different ways. This low-effort, delicious, and nutritious dish is bound to become a weekly favorite!

To shop the kitchen essentials used in this recipe, scroll to the ‘Shop the Post’ section at the bottom of this blog or check out my Amazon Storefront! Make sure to read the “Tiffy’s Tips” section of the recipe card for a few important notes! There’s more where this came from… subscribe to my newsletter for more!

Print Pin

5-Step Crockpot Chicken

An easy, delicious, and healthy crockpot entree! This crockpot chicken will be your new busy weeknight bestie!

Servings 6 people

Author Chef Tiffany Blackmon

Ingredients

• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 cup chicken broth
• ¼ tsp. cumin
• ¼ tsp. dried, minced garlic
• ¼ tsp. chili powder
• ¼ tsp. oregano
• ¼ tsp. paprika
• ¼ tsp. kosher salt
• ¼ tsp. black pepper

Instructions

• Place chicken breasts in a crockpot.
• Drizzle with olive oil and add chicken broth.
• In a small bowl, mix spices and pour over chicken.
• Cover and cook according to your crockpot’s manufacturing instructions.
• Cool, shred, and serve as desired.

Notes

TIFFY’S TIPS

• View my list of ingredients and kitchen essentials for this recipe on my storefront! 
• I love to serve the chicken over a bed of this rice. I sauté the rice with chicken broth, red onions, and a bit of parmesan cheese for a delicious and clean meal. However, this recipe is very basic and can be served many ways.
• Serve in a wrap, on a salad, add to scrambled eggs, tacos, top a baked potato, stuffing for chicken enchiladas, or add to chicken nachos. The options are endless!
• This recipe is perfect to make in bulk and freeze.
• Adjust the spices to your preference or use your favorite spice mix.
• When preparing food in a crockpot, make sure you add 1 cup of liquid.
• I just replaced my slow cooker after 26 years (yes, it’s older than my daughter). Make sure to follow your manufacturer’s instructions for timing recommendations.
• I’ve made this recipe with frozen chicken breasts, (yes, I forgot to thaw) just adjust the cooking time.