Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken
A simple and flavorful slow cooker chicken dish infused with lemon and herbs, perfect for busy weeknights or cozy dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Total Time: 370 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Mix the Lemon Herb Marinade: In a bowl, mix together the lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, thyme, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Prepare the Chicken for Cooking: Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker and pour the lemon herb mixture evenly over them.
- Slow Cook to Perfection: Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender and juicy.
- Shred the Chicken: Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks right inside the slow cooker.
- Serve and Garnish: Serve the chicken hot and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
Notes
For added depth, consider marinating the chicken for a few hours before slow cooking. You can also use fresh herbs instead of dried.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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