Slow Cooker Lemon Garlic Chicken
Slow Cooker Lemon Garlic Chicken features tender, herb-rubbed chicken breasts gently braised with bright lemon and savory garlic for a comforting, aromatic dish. A quick sear adds light caramelization before the slow cooker infuses everything with citrusy, buttery flavors. It’s ideal for a relaxed weeknight meal and pairs well with rice, potatoes, or simple greens.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook3 hrs 15 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Combine oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl; rub the spice mixture over the chicken breasts; melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- 3
Sear the chicken in the butter until lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes per side.
- 4
Transfer the chicken to a slow cooker.
- 5
Stir together the water, lemon juice, garlic, and bouillon in the same skillet and bring to a boil.
- 6
Pour the mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker.
- 7
Cover and cook on Low for 6 hours or on High for 3 hours; add the parsley to the slow cooker 15 to 30 minutes before the end of the cook time.
- 8
Serve hot and enjoy.
- Calories 207.07 kcal Moderate
- Protein 35.22 g Good Source
- Carbs 1.45 g Moderate
- Total Fat 6.24 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 2.7 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 104.19 mg High
- Sodium 107.24 mg Low Source
- Fiber 0.42 g Low Source
- Sugar 0.55 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.41 g Low Source
- Calcium 6.7 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.11 mg Low Source
- Potassium 43.97 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 1.75 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.33 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄