Description
A tender and flavorful slow-cooked chicken dish infused with lemon and herbs, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 lemon (juiced and zested)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked rice
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- In your slow cooker, mix together the chicken broth, lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, oregano, thyme, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Add the chicken breasts, ensuring they are coated well with the mixture.
- Cover and cook on low heat for 6-7 hours or on high heat for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Once cooked, use two forks to shred the chicken and stir it back into the sauce.
- Serve the lemon herb chicken over fluffy cooked rice and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
For added flavor, consider searing the chicken briefly before adding to the slow cooker. You can also customize the herbs and add spices to your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: slow cooker, lemon herb chicken, easy dinner, weeknight meal, family-friendly