Crockpot Zesty Herb Chicken
This Crockpot Zesty Herb Chicken is an easy and flavorful meal, perfect for a weeknight dinner. Simply combine all ingredients in your slow cooker and let it do the work!
Equipment
- Slow cooker
- Paper towels
- Forks
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2-3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup sugar-free, low-sodium salsa
Optional Ingredients
- 1 bell pepper, chopped for adding to slow cooker
- Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish
Instructions
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels to prepare it for cooking.
- Place the chopped onion and minced garlic at the bottom of the slow cooker; add chopped bell pepper now if desired.
- Arrange the chicken pieces over the onion and garlic in the slow cooker.
- Sprinkle the oregano, basil, paprika, salt, and pepper evenly over the arranged chicken.
- Pour the chicken broth, undrained diced tomatoes, and salsa over all the ingredients in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the chicken can be easily shredded with two forks.
- Once cooked, use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker, then stir to combine it with the juices and sauce.
- Serve immediately and garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley if desired.
Notes
For best flavor, let the chicken marinate with the herbs and spices for at least 30 minutes before cooking. You can also adjust the amount of salsa to your spice preference.