This easy slow cooker chicken recipe combines tender chicken breasts with a sweet and savory brown sugar garlic glaze. Perfectly seasoned with smoked paprika and thyme, it cooks low and slow for juicy, flavorful results. Ideal for busy weeknights or meal prep!
Season the chicken breasts evenly with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and dried thyme.
In a small mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, minced garlic, olive oil, and soy sauce (if using). Stir well to create a glaze.
Place the seasoned chicken breasts in a single layer in the slow cooker.
Pour the brown sugar and garlic glaze evenly over the chicken breasts.
Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, until chicken is cooked through and tender.
If the sauce is too thin, mix cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Stir the slurry into the slow cooker and cook on HIGH for another 10-15 minutes to thicken the sauce.
For a crispy finish, preheat the broiler. Transfer the chicken to a foil-lined baking sheet, spoon some sauce over the top, and broil for 3-5 minutes until the glaze caramelizes slightly.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot with your favorite sides.