Creamy Summer Crockpot Chicken Recipe
This Summer Crockpot Chicken recipe offers a simple and effortless way to prepare tender, flavorful chicken with fresh vegetables and aromatic seasonings, all slow-cooked to perfection in your crockpot. Ideal for warm weather, this dish combines convenience with wholesome ingredients to deliver a comforting meal any day of the week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (low) or 3.5 hours (high)
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes (low) or 3 hours 45 minutes (high)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Vegetables
- 2 cups chopped summer vegetables (such as zucchini, bell peppers, and yellow squash)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Broth
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Chop all vegetables and mince garlic. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, thyme, and basil on both sides.
- Layer the crockpot: Place the chopped vegetables and minced garlic at the bottom of the crockpot as a bed for the chicken.
- Add the chicken: Put the seasoned chicken breasts on top of the vegetables in the crockpot.
- Pour the broth: Pour 1 cup of low-sodium chicken broth over the chicken and vegetables to add moisture and flavor during cooking.
- Cook slowly: Cover the crockpot with its lid and cook on low heat for 6-7 hours or on high heat for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Serve: Once done, carefully remove the chicken and vegetables from the crockpot and serve warm with your favorite side dish.
Notes
- Use fresh, seasonal vegetables for the best flavor and texture.
- If you prefer shredded chicken, remove it from the crockpot, shred, and return it to the cooking liquid before serving.
- You can add other herbs or spices like rosemary or paprika to suit your taste.
- Ensure not to overfill your crockpot for even cooking.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for later use.
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