Description

Get ready for a tangy twist on comfort food with this Slow Cooker Dill Pickle Chicken! Tender, juicy chicken breasts are slow-cooked in a savory mix of dill pickle juice, broth, onions, and spices. The result? An easy, flavor-packed dish that brings a surprising yet delicious zing to your dinner table. Perfect for pickle lovers and weeknight warriors alike!

Ingredients

Scale

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup dill pickle juice
1 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried dill
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1 cup dill pickles, sliced
Fresh dill for garnish

Instructions

Pour the dill pickle juice and chicken broth into the slow cooker. Stir in the sliced onion and minced garlic.
Place the chicken breasts into the slow cooker, ensuring they’re mostly submerged.
Sprinkle dried dill, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes over the top.
Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is fall-apart tender.
Remove the cooked chicken and shred with two forks.
Stir sliced dill pickles into the liquid in the slow cooker, then return shredded chicken and mix well.
Serve warm with a sprinkle of fresh dill. Delicious over rice, mashed potatoes, or inside a soft sandwich bun!

Notes

You can use chicken thighs for a juicier texture.
Adjust the amount of pickle juice depending on your tangy tolerance.
Want it creamy? Stir in a spoonful of sour cream or cream cheese at the end for a richer twist.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6–7 hours (low) or 3–4 hours (high)
Category: Main Course
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 portion
Calories: 280 kcal
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 870mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 4g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 35g
Cholesterol: 85mg

Keywords: dill pickle chicken, slow cooker chicken, tangy chicken, crockpot chicken, pickle juice chicken