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Delicious slow cooker lemon herb chicken ready to serve

Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken

A low-effort, flavorful dish that transforms chicken breasts into tender, lemony shreds, perfect for busy weeknights and meal prep.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the chicken
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup chicken broth (low-sodium if you prefer) Confirm gluten-free if needed
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 1 large lemon) Fresh lemon is preferred over bottled
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • Salt and pepper to taste
For serving
  • 2 cups cooked rice For serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Whisk together the chicken broth, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
  2. Nestle the chicken breasts in the slow cooker and coat them with the liquid.
Cooking
  1. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours until very tender.
  2. Remove the breasts, shred with two forks, then return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker to soak up the sauce.
Serving
  1. Serve the shredded chicken over fluffy cooked rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 40gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gSodium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

Notes

This dish is versatile and can be served in many ways. For a Mediterranean twist, top with parsley, lemon zest, and kalamata olives. Leftovers are great for wraps, baked potatoes, and grain bowls. Refrigerate for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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