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Slow Cooker Garlic Lemon Chicken


  • Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes to 8 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6 servings 1x

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

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  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from about 2 medium lemons)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish, optional)
  • Lemon slices (for garnish, optional)

  • 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