Description
A comforting and easy chicken crockpot recipe that offers flavorful freedom with sauces, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 to 2 pounds of chicken (breasts, thighs, or drumsticks)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup of your favorite sauce (BBQ sauce, curry, or teriyaki)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 2 cups of mixed vegetables (like carrots, potatoes, or bell peppers)
Instructions
- Place the chicken in the crockpot, spreading it out evenly.
- Sprinkle the chopped onion and minced garlic over the chicken.
- Pour in the chicken broth and drizzle your chosen sauce over everything.
- Season with salt and pepper to enhance the flavor.
- If you’re adding vegetables, tuck them around the chicken.
- Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is fork-tender.
- Shred the chicken inside the crockpot and mix it with the sauce before serving.
Notes
Consider marinading chicken overnight for deeper flavors and experiment with different vegetables based on what you have on hand.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360-480 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg