Ah, that sounds like one of those “dump-and-go” slow cooker chicken recipes! Usually, it’s a flavorful sauce or marinade poured over raw chicken, then cooked low and slow for a tender, juicy weeknight dinner.
Here’s a solid version you can try that really “hits different” each time:
🍗 Slow Cooker Chicken (Dump-and-Go)
Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup chicken broth (or stock)
- ½ cup soy sauce or teriyaki sauce
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika or chili powder (optional)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning or dried herbs (thyme, oregano, rosemary)
- 1 small onion, sliced
- Optional: 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water to thicken sauce after cooking
Instructions
- Prep slow cooker
Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker. - Make sauce
In a bowl, whisk together chicken broth, soy/teriyaki sauce, honey, garlic, and spices. - Combine
Pour the mixture over the chicken. Add sliced onions if using. - Cook
- Low: 6–7 hours
- High: 3–4 hours
Chicken should be tender and fully cooked.
- Optional thickened sauce
Remove chicken. Stir cornstarch slurry into sauce and cook on High 10–15 minutes until thickened. - Serve
- Over rice, mashed potatoes, or noodles
- With steamed veggies or a fresh salad
💡 Variations That Change the Flavor
- Italian: Use Italian dressing + garlic + herbs
- Buffalo: Use hot sauce + butter + garlic
- Honey Mustard: Use Dijon mustard + honey + garlic
- Asian-inspired: Soy sauce + sesame oil + ginger + garlic
If you want, I can make a “weeknight rotation guide” with 5 different slow cooker mixtures so your chicken tastes completely different every time without extra effort.
Do you want me to do that?
