Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken
Delicious and tender lemon herb chicken cooked in a slow cooker for minimal effort and maximum flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Total Time: 375 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons dried herbs (such as thyme, rosemary, or oregano)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Combine lemon juice, olive oil, dried herbs, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and chicken broth in a slow cooker.
- Add the chicken breasts, ensuring they are coated with the mixture.
- Cover and cook on low for 360 minutes (6-8 hours) or high for 240 minutes (3-4 hours), until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
- Serve with your choice of sides.
Notes
To thicken the sauce, simmer the cooking liquid after removing the chicken. Customize with vegetables or fresh herbs for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 70mg