Description

This Lemon Herb Crockpot Chicken is the ultimate easy, healthy dinner for busy weeknights. Juicy chicken breasts or thighs cook slowly with fresh lemon, herbs, and aromatics for a flavorful, set-it-and-forget-it meal that’s perfect for meal prep.

Ingredients

Scale

1.5 to 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 lemon, juiced and zested
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 yellow onion, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
Salt and black pepper to taste
Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

Prepare the Aromatics: Scatter the sliced onion and minced garlic evenly across the bottom of your crockpot.
Season the Chicken: Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel. Drizzle with olive oil, then rub the dried oregano, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper all over the surface.
Assemble in the Pot: Place the seasoned chicken on top of the onion and garlic. Pour the fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and chicken broth around the chicken.
Cook to Perfection: Cover and cook on LOW for 4-6 hours or on HIGH for 2-3 hours. The chicken is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and shreds easily with a fork.
Serve and Garnish: Once cooked, shred the chicken directly in the pot with its juices or serve in whole pieces. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

For a richer, slightly thicker sauce, after shredding the chicken, mix one tablespoon of cornstarch with two tablespoons of cold water. Stir this slurry into the crockpot juices, turn the heat to HIGH, and cook for an additional 15-20 minutes until slightly thickened.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Category: Main Course
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 6 ounces chicken with juices
Calories: 220
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 4g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 35g
Cholesterol: 85mg