Description
Indulge in the savory delight of Slow Cooker Herb-Crusted Chicken with Lemon Garlic Sauce. This dish features tender, juicy chicken infused with aromatic herbs and zesty lemon, creating a comforting meal perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. With minimal prep time and a slow cooker doing the work, you can savor a delicious dinner that fills your home with mouthwatering aromas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides and place them in the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, combine minced garlic, soy sauce, honey, lemon juice, and chicken broth; whisk until blended.
- Sprinkle chopped thyme and rosemary over the chicken and pour the sauce evenly on top.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender.
- After cooking, let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing. Serve drizzled with sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 to 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 recipe (approximately 4 oz cooked chicken)
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 684mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg