Can I cook frozen chicken in the crockpot?

Generally speaking, cooking frozen food in the crockpot is a no-no. It’s not that it CAN’T be done, but your food won’t cook evenly, and the cooking time will be off. It can also linger in the “danger zone” for temperature for too long, increasing the risk of foodborne illness. If you have frozen chicken, I recommend making Instant Pot Frozen Chicken Breasts or thawing your chicken in warm water for about 30-45 minutes before cooking it.

Is it better to slow cook chicken on high or low?

Chicken breasts are best cooked on LOW. This will give you perfectly juicy and tender meat that’s easy to slice and shred. If you cook chicken breasts on HIGH, you run the risk of your chicken being overcooked and dry.

Do you need to put liquid in the slow cooker when cooking chicken?

No! Unlike the Instant Pot , making slow cooker breast chicken requires no additional liquid. You CAN add liquid, like chicken broth or a jar of salsa (for Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken ), but it’s not required.

How long can I keep the crockpot chicken breasts once cooked?

Crockpot chicken breasts will store for 5-7 days in an airtight container in the fridge. You can also store them in a freezer-safe container in the freezer for several months.

What other seasonings could I add to the chicken breasts?

Poultry Seasoning and Blackened Seasoning are my go-tos, but Cajun Seasoning and Montreal Steak Seasoning are also really good. I always get rave reviews when I use 9 Spice Mix too!

Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Breast | Meal Prep for the Week!

Slow Cooker Chicken Breast

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This easy slow cooker chicken breast recipe makes juicy, seasoned chicken. Hands-off meal prep chicken for a variety of meals that’s perfectly cooked every time!

Author: Tiffany
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes
Yield: 12 servings 1x
Category: Main Meals
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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3 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts (1362g)
1 Tbsp salt (18g)
1 Tbsp pepper (6g)
1 Tbsp garlic powder (9g)
1 Tbsp onion powder (6g)
1 lemon or orange, sliced (optional)

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Instructions

Load the slow cooker with chicken breasts in a single layer. I have a 6-quart slow cooker and can easily fit 3 pounds of chicken breasts.
Season chicken breasts as desired. Use the seasonings suggested or your favorite seasoning blend.
Cook the chicken breasts for no more than 4 hours on LOW or no more than 2 hours on HIGH, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165F.
Shred the chicken.

Notes

Consider Adding Fat. My recipe, as written, doesn’t include adding any additional fat, but there’s a fine line between “perfectly done” and “overdone” when it comes to slow cooker chicken breasts. If you won’t be home when the cooking time is over, consider adding one tablespoon of butter or olive oil to the top of the chicken breasts. It will help keep them from drying out.
Cook Time Hack. Although the cooking time isn’t super flexible, you can adjust it a little bit to make it work for you. If you need your chicken to cook a bit faster, you can shave a few minutes by filling your slow cooker less than half full. If you need your chicken to cook a bit slower, fill it more than half. You can also make my Sheet Pan Chicken Breasts, which are ready in 15 minutes.
Switch Up the Seasonings. I typically use Homemade Blackened Seasoning or Homemade Poultry Seasoning. Both are delicious, but flexible, so you can use them in any recipe.

Find it online: https://dontwastethecrumbs.com/slow-cooker-chicken-breast/