Introduction

The most common way to cook chicken breast in the slow cooker is by searing it on the stove top first, then adding it to your crock pot with some herbs and vegetables. This method is great if you want a crispy exterior and tender interior. But what if all you want is some shredded chicken? Well, there’s an easier way: throw raw chicken breasts into your slow cooker, turn it on low or high (depending on how much time you have), and let them cook until they’re done! I’ve cooked my fair share of chicken breasts this way over the years, but because everyone’s crock pot cooks at different temperatures and times can vary dramatically depending on what else is in there along with your meat (for example), I thought it would be helpful to come up with an exact estimate for how long each size takes—plus give tips for making sure everything turns out perfect every single time!

3 to 4 hours on high

Chicken breast is a lean meat, so it will dry out if overcooked. The USDA recommends cooking chicken breasts to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. When you’re using a crock pot, it’s important to keep this in mind when deciding how long to cook your chicken breast–because they tend to cook at a slower pace than other meats do on the stovetop or in an oven, you need to pay attention so that you don’t end up with dried-out meat!

Chicken breasts can be good for about 3-4 hours on high heat (or low heat).

5 to 6 hours on low

To cook chicken breasts in a crock pot, you’ll want to set it on low and allow it to cook for 5 to 6 hours. The time will vary depending on the size of your chicken breasts and whether or not they’re frozen (frozen meat takes longer).

If you’re using frozen chicken breast, allow an extra hour of cooking time. For example: if you have 1 pound of fresh, raw chicken breast without bones that’s been thawed in water overnight–set your Crock Pot timer for 6 hours on low heat!

8 to 10 hours on low

8 to 10 hours on low

Chicken breasts are ideal for slow cooking in a crock pot because they’re already tender, but it’s important to keep an eye on them and check the temperature after about 6 to 8 hours. If you’re not going to be home all day, set your timer for every hour or two so that you don’t overcook your chicken.

Cooking chicken breast in a crock pot is convenient, but you need to be careful about how long you cook it for.

While cooking chicken breast in a crock pot is convenient, you need to be careful about how long you cook it for.

High heat = shorter cooking time

Low heat = longer cooking time

Don’t overcook the chicken or it will be dry and tough.

Conclusion

We hope this article has helped you understand how long to cook chicken breast in a crock pot. If there are any other questions that we didn’t cover here, feel free to ask them in the comments below!