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Mushesgirl
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dh says my crock pot chicken breasts are dry!
1. I almost never cook.
2. I'm just getting the hang of slow cooker cooking.
3. I'm vegetarian so I don't care how it tastes BUT i'd like to know if i'm doing something wrong. He cooks. He says the darker meat (thigh, leg) come out much better in a slow cooker.
When I take it out (the breast with rib in) it falls off the bone and LOOKS juicy.
All I do is throw oil and some water in the bottom, fresh garlic cloves and onion, 2 split breasts and italian seasoning, salt and pepper. eta: on high for 3 hrs
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MrsB12614
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dh says my crock pot chicken breasts are dry!
Try cooking on low for a longer cook time and add some broth I usually add broth or some kind of sauce to my slow cooking. I have even done a can of crushed tomatoes. I LOVE slow cooking and definitely recommend cooking low heat I only use high heat to wear pork for 30 min and do this while I'm home
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PearlJamChick
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Re: dh says my crock pot chicken breasts are dry!
Tell him to cook it himself!  
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| Posted 5/3/15 9:53 PM |
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mattsgirl1013
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dh says my crock pot chicken breasts are dry!
I typically only cook boneless chicken breasts, and have done them in the slow cooker a ton. Put them on low heat and add more liquid of some sort (broth, stock, soup, tomatoes)
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Mushesgirl
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Re: dh says my crock pot chicken breasts are dry!
Posted by MrsB12614
Try cooking on low for a longer cook time and add some broth I usually add broth or some kind of sauce to my slow cooking. I have even done a can of crushed tomatoes. I LOVE slow cooking and definitely recommend cooking low heat I only use high heat to wear pork for 30 min and do this while I'm home
will def try thx! about how long on low setting?
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Mushesgirl
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Re: dh says my crock pot chicken breasts are dry!
Posted by PearlJamChick
Tell him to cook it himself!
yeah true!!! he's not really criticizing, just informing. i only cook when he's busy and can't.
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Mushesgirl
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Re: dh says my crock pot chicken breasts are dry!
Posted by mattsgirl1013
I typically only cook boneless chicken breasts, and have done them in the slow cooker a ton. Put them on low heat and add more liquid of some sort (broth, stock, soup, tomatoes)
seems like low setting is key, and more liquid. thanks. 
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klingklang77
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Re: dh says my crock pot chicken breasts are dry!
Yes, chicken needs a low setting in the crock pot.
I also tried this the other day (I grilled boneless breasts) and it kept it juicy.
http://www.thekitchn.com/weeknight-meal-tip-try-a-quick-95560
I did an 1/8 cup to 2 cups since it's just me and DH. You should wash the brine off, too.
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Mrs213
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dh says my crock pot chicken breasts are dry!
I find the breasts are usually dry. I started using thighs
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Mushesgirl
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Re: dh says my crock pot chicken breasts are dry!
Posted by klingklang77
Yes, chicken needs a low setting in the crock pot.
I also tried this the other day (I grilled boneless breasts) and it kept it juicy.
http://www.thekitchn.com/weeknight-meal-tip-try-a-quick-95560
I did an 1/8 cup to 2 cups since it's just me and DH. You should wash the brine off, too.
nice will def try!
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NervousNell
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Re: dh says my crock pot chicken breasts are dry!
Yes LOW setting and adds lots of chicken broth it cooks away quickly
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MrsB12614
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Re: dh says my crock pot chicken breasts are dry!
Posted by Mushesgirl
Posted by MrsB12614
Try cooking on low for a longer cook time and add some broth I usually add broth or some kind of sauce to my slow cooking. I have even done a can of crushed tomatoes. I LOVE slow cooking and definitely recommend cooking low heat I only use high heat to wear pork for 30 min and do this while I'm home
will def try thx! about how long on low setting?
I'll usually leave it on 10 hours lol but that's when we are at work. If I am home- 8 hours is plenty!
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