Slow Cooker Recipes Low Carb and Gluten Free // iFoodReal

 

Ingredients 
 

Instructions 

  • In a small bowl, add garlic powder, onion powder, basil, paprika, salt, pepper and stir to combine. Sprinkle chicken breasts on both sides.
  • In a large slow cooker, add broth, olive oil and lay chicken on top, trying to overlap minimally.
  • Cover and cook on Low for 3-4 hours or on High for 2 hours, or until internal read thermometer reads 165 degrees F when inserted in the center.
  • Remove onto a cutting board, cover with foil and let rest for 5-10 minutes. Then slice or shred.

Notes

  • Store: In an airtight container in the fridge 3-4 days. 
  • Reheat: In microwave or on the stovetop in a covered pan until warmed through.
  • Freeze: Up to 3 months in a freezer safe bag, thaw before using.
Here is a cooking time chart for reference:
  • Boneless chicken breasts – On Low for 3-4 hours or on High for 2 hours.
  • Bone-in chicken breasts – on Low for 3.5-4.5 hours or on High for 2.5 hours.
  • Chicken tenders – on Low for 2.5-3 hours or on High for 1.5 hours

Nutrition

Calories: 298kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 708mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.1g

Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken

Ingredients 
 

Instructions 

  • In a large slow cooker, add chicken breasts trying to overlap minimally. Add chicken broth.
  • Sprinkle chicken breasts with all purpose seasoning and add butter on top.
  • Cover and cook on Low for 3-4 hours or on High for 2 hours, or until internal read thermometer reads 165 degrees F when inserted in the center.
  • Remove onto a cutting board, cover with foil and let rest for 5-10 minutes. Then shred and use in your favorite recipes. Can also add cooking liquid to rehydrate the chicken.

Notes

  • Store: In an airtight container in the fridge 3-4 days. 
  • Reheat: In microwave or on the stovetop in a covered pan until warmed through.
  • Freeze: Up to 3 months in a freezer safe bag, thaw before using.
Here is a cooking time chart for reference:
  • Boneless chicken breasts – on Low for 3-4 hours or on High for 2-3 hours.
  • Bone-in chicken breasts – on Low for 4-5 hours or on High for 3-4 hours.
  • Chicken tenders – on Low for 2-3 hours or on High for 2 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 212kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.5g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 106mg | Sodium: 437mg | Sugar: 0.1g


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