Slow Cooker Lemon Garlic Chicken: A Zesty Dinner Delight
This Slow Cooker Lemon Garlic Chicken is a tender, flavorful dish made with juicy chicken breasts, fresh lemon, garlic, and herbs. It’s an easy, healthy weeknight dinner that requires minimal prep and delivers maximum taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice and zest of 2 lemons
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
- Optional: Lemon slices for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker and pour the lemon-garlic mixture over them.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Serve the chicken garnished with fresh parsley and lemon slices, alongside rice or a light salad.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the lemon-garlic mixture for 30 minutes before slow cooking.
- You can substitute chicken thighs for chicken breasts if preferred.
- This dish pairs well with rice, couscous, or roasted vegetables.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.