Description
This Slow Cooker Lemon Garlic Chicken is a flavorful and tender dish featuring boneless skinless chicken breasts cooked low and slow with garlic, onion, and a bright lemon-garlic sauce. Perfect for an effortless weeknight meal, it combines aromatic herbs and zesty lemon juice to create a light and savory main course.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Vegetables
- 2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breast
- 8 garlic cloves, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
Liquids and Seasonings
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp cumin
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Slice the garlic cloves and onion. Measure out the chicken broth, lemon juice, and seasonings so everything is ready to go.
- Layer the slow cooker: Place the boneless skinless chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker. Add the sliced garlic and onion evenly over the chicken.
- Add liquids and seasonings: Pour the chicken broth and lemon juice over the chicken and vegetables. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle the pepper, oregano, salt, and cumin evenly on top.
- Cook low and slow: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on low heat for 4 hours until the chicken is tender and fully cooked through.
- Serve: Once cooked, carefully remove the chicken breasts with a slotted spoon. Spoon some of the flavorful sauce and cooked onions over the chicken and serve warm with your favorite side dishes.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken thighs if preferred; adjust cooking time accordingly.
- Serve with rice, roasted vegetables, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator up to 3 days and reheated gently.
- For a thicker sauce, remove the chicken after cooking and reduce the liquid on the stovetop.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
