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Tender Never-Dry Slow Cooker Chicken Breast Recipe with Easy Herb Gravy

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This slow cooker chicken breast recipe delivers juicy, tender chicken with a rich herb gravy, perfect for easy, comforting dinners without dryness.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs / 700 g)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 1 ½ cups low sodium chicken broth (360 ml)
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or cornstarch for gluten-free)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper. (5 minutes)
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and brown for 2-3 minutes per side until golden but not cooked through. Transfer to slow cooker. (10 minutes)
  3. In the same skillet, sauté chopped onion and garlic over medium heat until softened and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes. (5 minutes)
  4. Sprinkle flour over onions and garlic, stirring constantly for 1-2 minutes. Gradually whisk in chicken broth until mixture thickens slightly. (5 minutes)
  5. Stir in fresh thyme, parsley, and dried oregano. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. (2 minutes)
  6. Pour herb gravy over chicken in slow cooker. Dot with butter. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C). Avoid lifting lid. (3-4 hours)
  7. Once done, spoon gravy over chicken and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. If gravy is too thin, simmer on stovetop to thicken. (5 minutes)

Notes

For gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with cornstarch or arrowroot powder. Browning chicken before slow cooking is essential to keep it juicy. Avoid lifting the slow cooker lid during cooking to prevent dryness. Fresh herbs brighten the flavor; dried herbs can be used but reduce quantity by half. Butter added at the end enriches the gravy.

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