Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken
A flavorful and moist chicken dish slow-cooked with fresh lemon and aromatic herbs, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 420 minutes
- Total Time: 435 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked rice
Instructions
- In your slow cooker, combine the chicken broth, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Add the chicken breasts, making sure they are well-coated with the flavorful liquid.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours, or until the chicken is fully cooked through and tender.
- Once cooked, remove the chicken and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker, mixing it with the sauce to enhance the flavors.
- Serve the delicious chicken over fluffy cooked rice.
Notes
For enhanced flavor, marinate the chicken in the lemon herb mixture overnight. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for individual portions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg