Slow Cooker Garlic Lemon Chicken
A hands-off, forgiving slow cooker recipe for perfectly tender chicken breasts braised in garlic, butter, lemon, and thyme.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Total Time: 130 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 4 tbsp butter (cubed)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 0.5 cup chicken broth (low-sodium)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp thyme (dried) or several fresh thyme sprigs
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
- Season both sides evenly with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Place the seasoned breasts in a single layer in the slow cooker.
- Scatter cubed butter over the chicken, then sprinkle minced garlic on top.
- Pour in the chicken broth and drizzle the lemon juice over everything.
- Tuck thyme sprigs or sprinkle dried thyme across the chicken.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 3–4 hours or on HIGH for 1.5–2 hours until the internal temperature reads 165°F.
- Remove the chicken to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing or shredding.
- Spoon the cooking juices over the chicken before serving.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, swap butter for olive oil and increase broth to 3/4 cup. Adjust seasonings based on your taste preferences.
Find it online: https://www.wholesomeeasy.com/slow-cooker-chicken-breasts/