Slow Cooker Lemon Garlic Chicken: Easy Recipe for Busy Nights
A delicious and simple recipe for Lemon Garlic Chicken made in a slow cooker, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 2 lemons, sliced for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker and pour the lemon mixture over the chicken.
- Add chicken broth around the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Serve garnished with lemon slices.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate chicken in the lemon mixture for a few hours before cooking.
- This dish pairs well with rice or vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg