Description
Bright, zesty, and melt-in-your-mouth tender this Crockpot Lemon Garlic Chicken is the kind of effortless dinner that fills your home with the most irresistible aroma. The slow cooker does all the work, leaving you with juicy chicken infused with fresh lemon, garlic, and herbs. It’s light, flavorful, and perfect for busy weeknights or meal-prep days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon slices, for garnish
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, chicken broth, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the mixture over the chicken, coating each piece well.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours, or on high for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is tender.
- Remove the chicken and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing or shredding.
- Spoon some of the flavorful cooking liquid over the chicken and garnish with fresh parsley and lemon slices.
Notes
- For extra tanginess, add a bit of lemon zest to the sauce mixture.
- You can shred the chicken instead of slicing it for sandwiches, wraps, or bowls.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, mix 1 teaspoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water and stir it into the slow cooker during the last 20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–7 hours (low) or 3–4 hours (high)
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: lemon chicken, crockpot chicken, garlic chicken, easy dinner, slow cooker