Crock Pot Meal Prep Chicken Breast (Easy Make-Ahead Chicken for the Week) -

Shredded chicken being lifted with metal tongs from a white slow cooker.

Crock Pot Meal Prep Chicken Breast (Easy Make-Ahead Chicken for the Week)

If you've ever stood in front of the refrigerator at 5 p.m. wondering what to make for dinner, this Crock Pot Meal Prep Chicken Breast is about to become your new favorite kitchen hack.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Total Time 5 10

Servings: 6 cups

Equipment

crock pot 6 quart or larger

Ingredients

▢ ½ cup chicken broth
▢ 3-4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
▢ ¼ cup pickle juice optional, but adds amazing flavor and helps keep the chicken tender
▢ 2 tablespoons olive oil
▢ 2 tsp garlic powder
▢ 2 tsp onion powder
▢ 1 tsp paprika
▢ 1 tsp salt
▢ 1/2 tsp black pepper

Method

Pour the chicken broth into the bottom of your slow cooker.
Add the chicken breasts in an even layer (as much as possible).
If using, pour the pickle juice over the chicken.
Drizzle with olive oil.
Sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper evenly over the chicken.
Cover and cook: Low: 5–6 hours or High: About 3 hours
Once the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, remove it from the slow cooker.
Leave the chicken breasts whole, slice them, or shred them using two forks or a hand mixer.
Allow the chicken to cool completely before storing.

Nutrition

Calories: 311kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 49gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 146mgSodium: 873mgPotassium: 871mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 234IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Storage

Refrigerator

Store cooled chicken in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Freezer

Portion chicken into freezer bags or freezer-safe containers in meal-sized servings. Label with the date and freeze for up to 3 months.

Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

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