Slow-Cooker Lemon-Garlic Chicken Breast
This Slow-Cooker Lemon-Garlic Chicken Breast recipe features tender chicken cooked in a zesty lemon-garlic sauce, perfect for a hearty meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 4 hours hrs
Total Time 4 hours hrs 15 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 310 kcal
Slow Cooker
large skillet
small saucepan
Cooking Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts about 2 pounds total
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt plus more for the chicken
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper plus more for the chicken
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 8 cloves garlic smashed
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Chopped fresh parsley leaves optional
Cooking Instructions
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Liberally season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper. Place the chicken in the pan and sear until browned on the bottom, about 5 minutes.
Transfer the chicken seared-side up to a 6-quart or larger slow cooker in a single layer. Add the broth, lemon juice, and garlic. Cover and cook on the LOW setting until the chicken is cooked through, tender, and registers 165°F on an instant-read thermometer, 3 to 4 hours. Meanwhile, place the butter and flour in a small bowl and use your fingers to rub the flour into the butter; set aside.
Transfer the chicken to plates or a serving platter. Pour the liquid and garlic from the slow cooker into a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the butter mixture and whisk constantly until completely incorporated into the sauce. Cook, stirring frequently, until the sauce is thickened, 3 to 4 minutes. Pour over the chicken, sprinkle with parsley if desired, and serve.
Serving: 1servingCalories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 30gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
Keyword chicken, Easy Recipe, garlic, lemon, meal prep, slow cooker