Here’s a super-simple slow-cooker chicken recipe using just 4 ingredients that turns out tender, flavorful, and versatile. 🍗✨
Ingredients
- Raw chicken breasts – 4 boneless, skinless
- Cream of mushroom or cream of chicken soup – 1 can (10–11 oz)
- Garlic – 2–3 cloves, minced (or 1 tsp garlic powder)
- Italian seasoning – 1–2 tsp
Optional: Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Slow Cooker
- Lightly grease or spray the inside of the slow cooker to prevent sticking.
- Layer Ingredients
- Place raw chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- Pour the cream soup over the chicken.
- Sprinkle garlic and Italian seasoning evenly on top.
- Cook
- Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internally.
- Serve
- Shred with two forks for sandwiches, tacos, or serve whole over rice, pasta, or vegetables.
Tips & Variations
- Add frozen vegetables like peas, carrots, or broccoli for a complete meal.
- Swap cream soup with salsa for a Mexican twist.
- Sprinkle cheese over the chicken in the last 10 minutes for extra richness.
If you want, I can also make a “5 meals from 1 batch of slow-cooker chicken” guide so you can use the same cooked chicken in different dishes throughout the week.
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