Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken
A simple, flavorful dish that combines tender chicken with tangy lemon and fragrant herbs, perfect for busy days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Total Time: 255 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 lemons (juiced and zested)
- 1 tablespoon dried Italian herbs
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked fluffy rice (for serving)
Instructions
- In a slow cooker, combine the lemon juice, lemon zest, Italian herbs, minced garlic, chicken broth, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Add the chicken breasts to the slow cooker, ensuring they are coated with the sauce.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Serve the chicken over fluffy rice, drizzled with the cooking liquid.
Notes
This dish can be served with steamed vegetables or a fresh green salad. Leftovers are great for meals the next day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: slow cooker, chicken, lemon herb, easy dinner, healthy meal
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