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Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken

This slow cooker lemon herb chicken is a simple, hands-off recipe that results in moist, tender chicken infused with bright lemon and aromatic herbs.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces chicken breasts Can use bone-in or boneless; thighs can be substituted for added moisture.
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice Freshly squeezed for best flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil Provides richness without heaviness.
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme Use fresh herbs for stronger flavor.
  • 2 teaspoons dried rosemary Alternatively, fresh rosemary can be used.
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced Garlic adds depth to the flavor.
  • to taste Salt and pepper Season to preference.
  • 2 cups chicken broth Helps keep the chicken moist.
For Serving
  • 2 cups rice Cook according to package instructions.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Ensure your slow cooker is clean and ready.
  2. Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker in a single layer.
  3. In a small bowl, mix the lemon juice, olive oil, thyme, rosemary, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  4. Pour the mixture over the chicken ensuring each piece is covered.
  5. Add the chicken broth to the slow cooker.
Cooking
  1. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4 hours.
  2. Check for doneness; the chicken should be easy to pull apart.
Serving
  1. Prepare rice according to package instructions.
  2. Serve the chicken over a bed of fluffy rice.

Notes

This recipe stores well and can be refrigerated for 3-4 days or frozen for up to 3 months. To keep the dish light, cook rice separately and add sauce just before serving. Can adapt to include vegetables or change herbs for different flavors.