Description
This Slow Cooker Garlic Lemon Chicken recipe offers a flavorful and easy weeknight meal with minimal effort. Tender chicken breast is slow-cooked to perfection, infused with bright lemon and aromatic garlic, making it a healthy and satisfying dinner option.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. 1. Prepare the Chicken: Pat the boneless, skinless chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker.
2. 2. Combine the Liquids and Seasonings: In a medium bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Stir until all the seasonings are well combined.
3. 3. Pour Over Chicken: Carefully pour the lemon-garlic mixture evenly over the chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Make sure the chicken is mostly submerged or well coated.
4. 4. Set and Cook: Cover the slow cooker with its lid. Cook on the HIGH setting for 3 to 4 hours, or on the LOW setting for 6 to 8 hours. The chicken is done when it is tender and easily shreds with a fork, and an internal temperature reaches 165 F (74 C).
5. 5. Shred or Serve Whole: Once cooked, you can either remove the chicken breasts and serve them whole, or use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker. Shredding allows the chicken to soak up even more of the delicious sauce.
6. 6. Garnish and Serve: Before serving, sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley and add a few fresh lemon slices for an extra burst of flavor and a beautiful presentation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3-4 hours on high or 6-8 hours on low
- Category: main dish
- Method: slow cooker
- Cuisine: italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
Keywords: slow cooker, chicken, garlic, lemon, easy, weeknight, healthy, dinner, meal prep, italian
