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Slow Cooker Lemon Garlic Chicken

Tender Slow Cooker Lemon Garlic Chicken Your New Dinner Hero

Enjoy a hassle-free Slow Cooker Lemon Garlic Chicken with vibrant flavors of garlic and lemon, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 breasts Boneless Skinless Chicken Ensure pieces are similar in size for even cooking.
  • 1/4 cup Flour A light dusting for browning.
For Browning
  • 1 tablespoon Oil Olive or vegetable oil for browning.
For the Sauce
  • 1 packet Italian Dressing Mix Or substitute with homemade herb mix.
  • 4 cloves Minced Garlic Opt for fresh for best results.
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Low-sodium for a healthier option.
  • 1/4 cup Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed for brightness.

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Skillet
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • Plate

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Coat the chicken breasts lightly in flour, shaking off excess. Lay on a plate while heating the skillet.
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Brown half of the chicken, about 3 minutes per side, then remove and repeat with remaining pieces.
  3. Season the browned chicken with salt and pepper, then transfer into the slow cooker, spreading evenly.
  4. Sprinkle Italian dressing mix and minced garlic over the chicken in the slow cooker.
  5. Pour chicken broth and lemon juice over the chicken, distributing evenly.
  6. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 3 to 3.5 hours until chicken is tender and shreds easily.
  7. Remove lid and serve garnished with fresh herbs or an extra squeeze of lemon. Pair with rice or mashed potatoes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 35gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 5mg

Notes

For best results, brown the chicken properly to lock in moisture and avoid excess liquid in the slow cooker.

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