Description
This Slow Cooker Lemon Garlic Chicken recipe features tender, juicy chicken breasts cooked slowly with a flavorful blend of garlic, lemon juice, spices, and chicken broth. Perfect for a hands-off dinner, the slow cooking technique infuses the chicken with aromatic herbs and zesty citrus, making it a delicious and easy meal for any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breast
Vegetables & Aromatics
- 8 garlic cloves, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
Liquids
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Spices
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp cumin
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Rinse and pat dry the boneless skinless chicken breasts to ensure they are clean and ready for cooking. This will help the seasoning stick better.
- Layer Ingredients in Slow Cooker: Place the sliced onion and garlic cloves at the bottom of the slow cooker. Layer the chicken breasts over the vegetables.
- Add Liquids and Seasonings: Pour the chicken broth and lemon juice evenly over the chicken. Drizzle the olive oil on top. Sprinkle with pepper, oregano, salt, and cumin ensuring the chicken is well seasoned.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 4 hours. This slow cooking will allow the chicken to become tender and absorb the aromatic flavors deeply.
- Serve: Once cooked, carefully remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker. Serve hot with some of the cooking juices spooned over the top, alongside your favorite sides like rice or steamed vegetables.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken thighs for a more flavorful and juicier option.
- Adjust lemon juice amount based on your preferred level of acidity.
- For a thicker sauce, remove the chicken after cooking and reduce the sauce on the stovetop.
- Ensure the slow cooker is not overcrowded for even cooking.
- This recipe can be doubled, but use a larger slow cooker to accommodate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 4.75 oz chicken with sauce)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
