Description
A quick and flavorful lemon garlic chicken dish made in a crock pot that is perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon slices, for garnish
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, chicken broth, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the mixture over the chicken, coating each piece well.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours, or on high for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is tender.
- Remove the chicken and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing or shredding.
- Spoon some of the flavorful cooking liquid over the chicken and garnish with fresh parsley and lemon slices.
Notes
- For best flavor, use fresh lemon juice.
- This dish pairs well with rice or steamed vegetables.
- You can add other vegetables to the crock pot for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Crock Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 105mg