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The Best Overnight Crockpot Chicken Breast – Never Dry

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This overnight crockpot chicken breast is incredibly moist and tender, thanks to a gentle warm cooking method and a simple butter trick. Perfect for meal prep, it’s a foolproof recipe that saves you time and delivers delicious, never-dry chicken every time.

Ingredients

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  • 2–3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Trim off any excess fat or sinew. Season both sides generously with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried thyme. Rub the spices into the meat.
  2. Pour the chicken broth into the bottom of a 5-6 quart slow cooker. Add the butter directly into the broth without stirring.
  3. Place the seasoned chicken breasts into the slow cooker in a single layer. The liquid should come about halfway up the sides of the chicken.
  4. Set the slow cooker to WARM mode. Cook for 8-10 hours. If your slow cooker does not have a warm setting, use LOW and check after 4 hours.
  5. Turn off the slow cooker and let the chicken rest in the warm liquid for 10 minutes.
  6. Check for doneness: the thickest part of a breast should reach at least 165°F (74°C). If slightly below, let it sit in the warm liquid for another 10 minutes.
  7. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board. For whole breasts, slice against the grain. For shredded chicken, use two forks to pull the meat apart.
  8. Reserve the cooking liquid. Strain and use as a light gravy or to keep the shredded chicken moist when storing.

Notes

The warm setting is key to preventing dry chicken. Do not lift the lid during cooking. The butter creates a fat barrier that seals in moisture. For best results, thaw chicken before cooking. The flavor improves after a day in the fridge.

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