Description
A delicious and aromatic slow-cooked chicken dish with lemon and garlic, perfect for busy families.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs for richer flavor)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
- Lemon slices for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Combine the garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, thyme, oregano, and chicken broth in a bowl.
- Pour the mixture over the chicken in the crockpot.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours.
- Remove the chicken and let it rest for a few minutes.
- Shred the chicken with two forks and toss it back in the juices.
Notes
Consider substituting chicken thighs for added richness or try a vegetarian version with zucchini or eggplant.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 120mg