Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken
Tender and juicy chicken breasts slow-cooked with a refreshing lemon herb mixture, perfect for busy days.
- 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: Poultry
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together the lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker and pour the lemon herb mixture over them, making sure they are well coated.
- Cover and cook on low for 360-420 minutes or on high for 180-240 minutes until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks in the slow cooker, mixing it with the juices.
- Serve warm with your choice of sides and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
For added flavor, marinate the chicken in the lemon herb mixture for a few hours or overnight before cooking. Adjust herbs based on preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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