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Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 5 min
  • Cook Time: 180 min
  • Total Time: 185 min
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken is a bright, tangy, and simple recipe perfect for easy weeknight dinners. Using basic pantry ingredients like lemon juice, garlic, and Italian seasoning, this dish creates a flavorful and juicy chicken base that works wonderfully in bowls, wraps, salads, or served with grains. It features boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs cooked low and slow for tender results infused with fresh herb and citrus flavors.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Marinade

  • 2-4 medium garlic cloves, minced or finely grated
  • 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs

Instructions

  1. Prepare the marinade: In a bowl, whisk together minced garlic, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, kosher salt, olive oil, and dried Italian seasoning until well combined to create a flavorful marinade.
  2. Marinate the chicken: Place the boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs in the slow cooker. Pour the prepared lemon herb marinade evenly over the chicken, making sure each piece is coated.
  3. Slow cook: Cover the slow cooker with a lid and cook on low heat for approximately 3 hours (180 minutes) until the chicken is fully cooked, tender, and infused with the lemon herb flavors.
  4. Shred or serve: Once cooked, shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker using two forks for easier serving or portions. Use immediately in your favorite wraps, bowls, or salads, or store for later use.

Notes

  • Bright, tangy, and easy to prepare with pantry staples.
  • Can use either boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs depending on preference.
  • Perfect batchable protein for meal prep in bowls, wraps, and salads.
  • Shredding cooked chicken in the slow cooker helps it absorb more flavor.
  • Adjust the amount of garlic or seasoning to taste.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 of 6
  • Calories: 284 kcal
  • Sugar: 0.4 g
  • Sodium: 379 mg
  • Fat: 16 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 2 g
  • Fiber: 0.2 g
  • Protein: 32 g
  • Cholesterol: 97 mg

Find it online: https://emilyquickdinners.com/slow-cooker-lemon-herb-chicken-recipe/