My comforting, citrusy, and flavorful crockpot lemon chicken never disappoints! I season it with juicy lemons, heads of garlic, and herbs for maximum flavor and cook it in my slow cooker to keep it nice and juicy. This is the perfect light and zesty dinner recipe!
This crockpot lemon chicken is one of my favorite dishes to make in the winter when there’s a glut of citrus at the grocery store. It’s bright and citrusy flavor reminds me of warmer days. Lots of garlic and fresh herbs take this chicken to the next level flavor-wise, and it’s so mouthwateringly tender!
What’s in This Crockpot Lemon Chicken Recipe?
- Garlic: Whole heads of garlic add a sweet and earthy flavor to the dish.
- Lemon: Whole lemons infuse the chicken as it cooks, while lemon juice adds tang to the sauce.
- Dried Oregano: Adds a savory herbal note to the dish.
- Chicken: I like boneless, skinless chicken breasts, but thighs will also work.
- Butter: Unsalted butter helps the chicken get a good sear.
- Chicken Broth: Keeps the chicken moist as it cooks and enhances its overall flavor. I recommend low-sodium.
- Bouillon: Adds extra flavor to the sauce. I used Better Than Bouillon chicken base, but a regular bouillon cube would also work.
- Fresh Herbs: Thyme and parsley add a pop of freshness and color.
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How to Store and Reheat
Store lemon chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat it on the stove or microwave until heated through.
Notes and Tips
- Simply cut the tops and bottoms off the heads of garlic and place them cut-side down in the bottom of the crockpot. No peeling or mincing required! Because the heads of garlic aren’t stirred with the other ingredients, the papery skin won’t flake off into the rest of the dish.
- While the chicken will fully cook in the crockpot, browning the chicken prior to slow cooking adds another depth of flavor. Don’t skip this step!
- Use fresh lemon juice instead of pre-bottled juice for the best taste.
- For even more lemon flavor, sprinkle a little bit of lemon pepper on top of the chicken breasts just before serving.
Top Reader Review
“Full of flavor, super easy. Enough juice at end to make a sauce for side dish. Delish” -Lark
Crockpot Lemon Chicken Recipe
Comforting and flavorful crockpot lemon chicken never disappoints! Made with lemons,garlic,and herbs,it’s so bright and zesty!
Prep:10minutes
Cook:3hours10minutes
Total Time
:3hours20minutes
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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 whole 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,4 boneless,skinless chicken breasts
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
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 chicken bouillon paste
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 lemon chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days,or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Facts
Crockpot Lemon Chicken Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories290
Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat15g23%
Saturated Fat 8g50%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
Cholesterol102mg34%
Sodium565mg25%
Potassium648mg19%
Carbohydrates14g5%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein27g54%
Vitamin A407IU8%
Vitamin C39mg47%
Calcium74mg7%
Iron1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
How to Make Crockpot Lemon Chicken Step by Step
Cut the Lemons and Garlic:Cut the tops and bottoms off of the 3 garlic heads and 2 lemons. Cut the lemons in half. Place the garlic and lemons in the bottom of the crockpot insert.
Season the Chicken:Combine ½ teaspoon of kosher salt,¼ teaspoon of ground black pepper,and 1 teaspoon of dried oregano in a small bowl. Season both sides of 4 boneless,skinless chicken breasts with the seasoned salt mixture.
Sear the Chicken:Melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Place the chicken breasts in the skillet to brown,5 minutes per side. Transfer the browned chicken to the crockpot and place on top of the garlic and lemons.
Cook the Chicken:In a pot,whisk 1 cup of low-sodium chicken broth,2 tablespoons of lemon juice,and 1 teaspoon of Better Than Bouillon chicken base together. Pour over the chicken in the crockpot. Place 5 thyme sprigs on top of the chicken. 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.
