Slow Cooker Lemon Garlic Chicken: Easy, Juicy Weeknight Delight
A delicious and effortless weeknight meal featuring tender chicken infused with lemon and garlic.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, and olive oil.
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker and pour the mixture over them.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken in the mixture overnight.
- Serve with rice or vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker Lemon Garlic Chicken