Here’s a simple and delicious crock pot recipe for chicken tenderloins that’s perfect for a hands-off meal. 🍗
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs (about 700 g) chicken tenderloins
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika (optional for color)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- Optional: fresh herbs like thyme, rosemary, or parsley
Instructions
1️⃣ Prep the Chicken
- Season the chicken tenderloins with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
2️⃣ Layer in Crock Pot
- Drizzle olive oil or butter in the bottom of the crock pot.
- Place chicken tenderloins in a single layer.
- Pour chicken broth over the top.
3️⃣ Cook
- Low heat: 3–4 hours
- High heat: 1.5–2 hours
- Chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
4️⃣ Optional Finishing Touch
- Sprinkle fresh herbs before serving.
- If you want a thicker sauce, remove chicken, then reduce the broth on the stove or add a slurry of cornstarch + water.
5️⃣ Serve
- Great over rice, pasta, mashed potatoes, or with roasted vegetables.
Tips
- Avoid overcooking: tenderloins are thin and cook quickly; leaving them too long can make them dry.
- You can add vegetables like carrots, potatoes, or bell peppers for a full meal.
- For a creamy version, stir in ½ cup cream or cream cheese in the last 30 minutes of cooking.
💡 Pro Tip:
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the seasoning and a little olive oil for 30 minutes before cooking.
If you want, I can make a 5-minute prep version of crock pot chicken tenderloins that’s almost effortless and still juicy.
Do you want me to do that?
