Description
This slow cooker chicken breast recipe delivers perfectly tender, herb‑crusted meat bathed in a sweet honey glaze that caramelizes during a low‑heat cook. The blend of dried thyme and rosemary creates an aromatic crust while a quick sear locks in juices. With just four simple ingredients—chicken breasts, honey, olive oil, and fragrant herbs you can serve a nutritious, protein‑rich dinner in under ten minutes of prep and six hours of set‑and‑forget cooking. Ideal for quick, family‑friendly meals.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry and season with salt, pepper, thyme, and rosemary.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear the chicken 2‑3 minutes per side until golden.
- Drizzle honey over the seared chicken and place in the slow cooker.
- Cook on low for 4‑6 hours until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispness
- broil the chicken for 2 minutes after slow cooking. Adjust honey amount for desired sweetness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
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