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Slow Cooker Lemon Garlic Chicken: The Easiest, Juiciest Recipe

This Slow Cooker Lemon Garlic Chicken is the ultimate easy weeknight meal! Tender, juicy chicken breasts cooked in a vibrant, zesty sauce made with fresh lemon, garlic, and herbs. A true set-it-and-forget-it dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts about 4 medium breasts
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice from 1-2 lemons
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter cut into small pieces
  • 1 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper or to taste
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Slow Cooker (6-quart)
  • 1 Small mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning.
  2. Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker. Pour the sauce over the chicken. Top with pieces of butter and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
  4. Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the sauce in the crockpot and toss to combine. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 310kcalProtein: 45gFat: 12gFiber: 1g

Notes

For a thicker sauce: Make a cornstarch slurry by mixing 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water. Remove the chicken, stir the slurry into the slow cooker, and cook on high for 15 minutes until thickened.
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
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