Description
A warm and comforting slow cooker recipe featuring tender chicken with bright lemon flavor and fragrant herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs or breasts (about 1.5–2 pounds total)
- 1 lemon — juice and zest
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste (about 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, adjust to preference)
- 2 cups cooked rice (for serving)
- Fresh parsley for garnish (about 2 tablespoons chopped)
Instructions
- Start by prepping your ingredients. Zest then juice the lemon so you have both ready. Mince the garlic, and pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, minced garlic, dried thyme, dried rosemary, a pinch of salt, and a few grinds of black pepper. Whisk until well combined.
- Put the chicken in the slow cooker in a single layer if possible. Pour the lemon herb mixture evenly over the chicken.
- Pour the chicken broth into the slow cooker around the chicken. Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or on high for 3–4 hours until done.
- When cooked through, transfer the chicken to a plate, let it rest, and serve over rice with parsley.
Notes
Use thighs for juiciness, adjust salt at the end, and add fresh lemon zest just before serving for a vibrant finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: slow cooker, chicken, lemon, herbs, easy dinner, Mediterranean