Description
Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken is a tender, juicy, and flavorful dish made with fresh lemon, garlic, and herbs. This easy set-it-and-forget-it meal is perfect for busy days and pairs beautifully with rice, potatoes, or vegetables.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2 lbs (900 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional: fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Instructions
- Prepare chicken: Place chicken in the slow cooker and drizzle with olive oil.
- Add flavor: Add garlic, chicken broth, lemon juice, lemon zest, oregano, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 5–6 hours or high for 2–3 hours until chicken is tender.
- Finish: Shred or serve whole. Spoon sauce over the chicken for extra flavor.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with rice, potatoes, or vegetables.
Notes
For extra richness, stir in a little butter at the end. You can also add potatoes or carrots to cook alongside the chicken for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: slow cooker chicken, lemon herb chicken, crockpot chicken, easy dinner
