Description
This Slow Cooker Lemon Garlic Chicken is juicy, tender, and full of zesty garlic-herb flavor. It’s the perfect hands-off weeknight dinner that’s both comforting and bright.
Ingredients
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (even thickness)
3 tablespoons olive oil
6 garlic cloves, minced
Juice and zest of 2 lemons
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Lemon slices (for serving)
Instructions
Make the marinade: In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Layer the chicken: Place chicken breasts in a single layer at the bottom of your slow cooker.
Add the marinade: Pour the lemon garlic mixture evenly over the chicken, making sure each piece is coated and topped with garlic and herbs.
Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until chicken reaches 165°F and is tender.
Serve: Transfer chicken to a platter, spoon sauce over the top, garnish with parsley, and serve with lemon slices.
Notes
Use fresh lemons for the best flavor—zest them before juicing.
Swap chicken breasts with thighs for extra juiciness.
Leftovers are delicious in wraps, sandwiches, or over rice!
To make it saucier, add 1/4 cup of chicken broth before slow cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg