Easy Slow Cooker Chicken (Set-it-and-Forget-it)

🐔 Easy Slow Cooker Chicken (Set-it-and-Forget-it)
Here’s a super simple, cozy recipe you can toss in the slow cooker and walk away from:
Ingredients
1–1.5 lb chicken (breasts or thighs)
1 cup chicken broth (or water)
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder (or 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced)
1 tsp paprika (optional)
1 small onion, sliced (optional)
1 cup veggies (carrots, potatoes, bell peppers—optional)
How to Make It
Add chicken to slow cooker.
Season: Sprinkle salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika over the chicken.
Add liquid: Pour in the broth. Toss in onion/veggies if using.
Cook:
Low: 6–7 hours (juiciest)
High: 3–4 hours
Shred or serve: Use two forks to shred for tacos/sandwiches, or serve whole with the veggies and some of the broth.
Quick Flavor Twists
BBQ: Add ½ cup BBQ sauce + a splash of broth.
Taco-style: Add 1–2 tsp taco seasoning + ½ cup salsa.
Lemon-herb: Add lemon slices + dried thyme/rosemary.
How to Eat It (Zero Effort Ideas)
Over rice or mashed potatoes
In tacos or wraps
On top of salad
Stuffed into a sandwich
Tiny Safety Tip
Make sure the chicken is cooked all the way through (no pink inside). If you’ve got a thermometer, aim for 165°F / 74°C.
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