This lemon garlic slow cooker chicken is incredibly simple yet full of flavor. With minimal prep and only a few ingredients, it yields moist, tender chicken breasts that pair beautifully with rice, roasted vegetables, or in sandwiches.
Before serving, strain a bit of the cooking liquid from the slow cooker and spoon it over the chicken for extra brightness and moisture.
This recipe is ideal for busy days and fits well into a healthy, low-calorie plan. It’s an easy, reliable slow cooker recipe that delivers consistent results with very little hands-on time.
LEMON GARLIC SLOW COOKER CHICKEN RECIPE
Calories196 kcal
Carbohydrates4.9 g
Fat4.2 g
Protein33.6 g
3.78 from 18 votes
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Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time6 hours
Total Time6 hours 5 minutes
Ingredients
Servings: 6 servings
- 6 chicken breasts
- 10 garlic cloves – (chopped)
- 3 lemons – (sliced)
- 1 cup fat free chicken broth
- 1 tbsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp salt – (or more to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
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Place half of the lemon slices and half of the chopped garlic in the bottom of the slow cooker.
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Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and thyme, then arrange them over the lemons and garlic.
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Top the chicken with the remaining lemon slices and garlic, then pour the chicken broth over everything.
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Cover and cook on low for about 4–6 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender. Strain the cooking liquid if desired and spoon it over the chicken when serving.
Notes
Recipe yields 6 servings.
Serving size: 1 chicken breast.
Nutrition
Calories: 196 kcal (10%)Carbohydrates: 4.9 g (2%)Protein: 33.6 g (67%)Fat: 4.2 g (6%)Saturated Fat: 0.1 g (1%)Cholesterol: 97 mg (32%)Sodium: 594 mg (26%)Potassium: 660 mg (19%)Fiber: 1.1 g (5%)Sugar: 0.9 g (1%)Calcium: 30 mg (3%)Iron: 1.4 mg (8%)
Cooking Method: Slow Cooker Recipes
Main IngredientChicken Recipes
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