Description
This Slow Cooker Lemon Garlic Chicken is juicy, flavorful, and infused with fresh lemon and garlic. An easy, hands-off dinner perfect for weeknights, served with rice, pasta, or roasted vegetables.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken thighs or breasts, skinless and boneless
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, oregano, and thyme.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear the chicken on both sides until golden brown (optional).
- Place the chicken into the slow cooker.
- Mix chicken broth, lemon juice, zest, and garlic together, then pour over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or on high for 3–4 hours until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Searing adds flavor but can be skipped if short on time.
- Add baby potatoes and carrots for a complete one-pot meal.
- Stir in heavy cream at the end for a richer sauce.
- Add lemon slices for extra brightness.
- Rosemary can be used instead of thyme for a flavor twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
