Crockpot Lemon Chicken Recipe
User Reviews
4.4
279 reviews
Good
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
3 hrs 10 mins
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Total Time
3 hrs 20 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
290 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Crockpot Lemon Chicken Recipe
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Comforting and flavorful crockpot lemon chicken never disappoints! Made with lemons, garlic, and herbs, it's so bright and zesty!
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Ingredients
- 3 heads garlic
- 2 whole lemons
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
- 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon paste
- 5 prigs fresh thyme
- fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cut the tops and bottoms off of the garlic heads and lemons. Cut the lemons in half. Place the garlic and lemons in the bottom of the crockpot insert.
- Combine the salt, pepper, and oregano in a small bowl. Season both sides of each chicken breast with the seasoned salt mixture.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Place the chicken breasts in the skillet to brown, 5 minutes per side.
- Transfer the browned chicken to the crockpot and place on top of the garlic and lemons.
- In a pot, whisk the chicken broth, lemon juice, and bouillon together. Pour over the chicken in the crockpot.
- Place thyme sprigs on top of the chicken.
- Cover the crockpot and cook on HIGH for 3 hours or LOW for 6 hours. Remove the thyme springs, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
- Storage: Store lemon chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
290kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
102mg
(34%)
Sodium
565mg
(24%)
Potassium
648mg
(19%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
407IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
39mg
(43%)
Calcium
74mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 290 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 290kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 102mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 565mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 648mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 407IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 39mg | 43% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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