Slow Cooker Lemon Garlic Chicken: Easy, Juicy & Irresistible Recipe
This Slow Cooker Lemon Garlic Chicken recipe is simple, juicy, and incredibly flavorful, perfect for a stress-free dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 lemon, sliced
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper, olive oil, thyme, and red pepper flakes.
- Place the chicken in the slow cooker and pour the mixture over it.
- Top with lemon slices.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken and serve it with the sauce.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can marinate the chicken in the mixture overnight.
- Serve with rice or vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker Lemon Garlic Chicken, Lemon Chicken, Easy Chicken Recipes