Description
A flavorful and tender Slow Cooker Lemon Garlic Chicken recipe featuring juicy chicken breasts cooked in a zesty lemon, garlic, and herb sauce. Perfect for an easy, hands-off meal that pairs beautifully with rice or a fresh salad.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Marinade
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice and zest of 2 lemons
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Garnish
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
- Optional: Lemon slices for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade: In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Arrange chicken in slow cooker: Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker in a single layer.
- Add the marinade: Pour the prepared lemon-garlic mixture evenly over the chicken breasts, ensuring all are well coated.
- Cook the chicken: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours, or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender throughout.
- Serve: Carefully remove the chicken from the slow cooker and garnish with freshly chopped parsley and optional lemon slices for added flavor and presentation. Serve alongside rice or a light salad.
Notes
- You can substitute fresh herbs for dried if desired, but adjust quantities accordingly.
- For a thicker sauce, remove the chicken after cooking and reduce the liquid on the stovetop.
- Make sure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) before serving.
- This dish freezes well—store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 to 7 hours on low or 3 to 4 hours on high
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approx. 6 oz)
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 1.5 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
Keywords: slow cooker chicken, lemon garlic chicken, easy chicken recipe, Mediterranean chicken, slow cooker recipes
