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Slow Cooker Lemon Garlic Chicken

Make incredibly easy Slow Cooker Lemon Garlic Chicken! Tender chicken breasts cooked in a bright, flavorful lemon-herb sauce with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approx. 22.5 lbs total)
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • Juice and zest of 2 lemons
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

For Garnish:

  • Fresh parsley, chopped
  • Optional: Lemon slices for serving

These simple quantities are perfect for infusing the chicken with flavor.

Remember to zest the lemons before you juice them

Instructions

Let’s walk through this incredibly simple “set it and forget it” method:

1. Prepare Lemon-Garlic Mixture:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, minced garlic, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, and pepper until everything is well combined.

2. Arrange Chicken:

  • Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts into the bottom of your slow cooker insert. Arrange them in a reasonably even layer.

3. Add Mixture:

  • Pour the prepared lemon-garlic olive oil mixture evenly over the chicken breasts. Turn the chicken pieces once or twice to ensure they are coated.

4. Cook:

  • Cover the slow cooker securely with the lid.
  • Cook on the LOW heat setting for 6-7 hours OR on the HIGH heat setting for 3-4 hours. Chicken is fully cooked when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and is tender. Cooking times can vary based on your specific slow cooker and the thickness of the chicken.

5. Garnish and Serve:

  • Once cooked, carefully remove the tender chicken breasts from the slow cooker.
  • Place the chicken on serving plates or a platter. Spoon some of the flavorful juices remaining in the slow cooker over the chicken.
  • Garnish generously with chopped fresh parsley and optional fresh lemon slices. Serve immediately.

A healthy, flavorful dinner with almost no active cooking time