Crockpot Lemon Chicken Recipe

4.33 from 89 votes

Comforting, citrusy, and flavorful Crockpot Lemon Chicken never disappoints! Made with juicy lemons, heads of garlic, and herbs, this easy lemon chicken will quickly become a new favorite dinner recipe.

Prep Time10

Cook Time3 10

Total Time3 20

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 290kcal

Author: Becky Hardin

Ingredients

3 heads garlic
2 lemons
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon Better Than Bouillon chicken base
5 sprigs fresh thyme
Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

Cut the tops and bottoms off of the garlic heads and lemons. Cut the lemons in half. Place the garlic and lemons in the bottom of the crockpot insert.
3 heads garlic, 2 lemons
Combine the salt, pepper, and oregano in a small bowl. Season both sides of each chicken breast with the seasoned salt mixture.
½ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Place the chicken breasts in the skillet to brown, 5 minutes per side.
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Transfer the browned chicken to the crockpot and place on top of the garlic and lemons.
In a pot, whisk the chicken broth, lemon juice, and bouillon together. Pour over the chicken in the crockpot.
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 teaspoon Better Than Bouillon chicken base
Place thyme sprigs on top of the chicken.
5 sprigs fresh thyme
Cover the crockpot and cook on high for 3 hours or low for 6 hours. Remove the thyme springs, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve hot.
Fresh parsley

Notes

Storage: Store chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months.

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