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Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken for Bowls, Wraps, and More Recipe

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  • Author: Harper
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 hours
  • Total Time: 3 hours 5 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken is a bright, tangy, and effortlessly delicious protein dish made with garlic, fresh lemon juice, and Italian herbs. This versatile recipe uses boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs cooked low and slow in a crockpot, resulting in tender, flavorful chicken perfect for bowls, wraps, salads, or grain bowls. With simple pantry ingredients and minimal prep, it’s an ideal no-fuss weeknight meal that can be batch-cooked for easy meal prepping.


Ingredients

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Marinade and Seasoning

  • 2-4 medium garlic cloves, minced or finely grated
  • ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning

Chicken

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs


Instructions

  1. Prepare the marinade: In a small bowl, combine minced garlic, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, kosher salt, olive oil, and dried Italian seasoning. Whisk together until ingredients are well mixed and the marinade is smooth.
  2. Marinate the chicken: Place the boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs in the slow cooker. Pour the lemon herb marinade over the chicken, ensuring each piece is evenly coated with the mixture.
  3. Cook the chicken: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on low heat for 3 hours (approximately 180 minutes). The chicken should be tender and fully cooked through.
  4. Shred or serve: Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks or serve whole. Use the tender lemon herb chicken in wraps, salads, grain bowls, or as a simple main dish with your favorite sides.

Notes

  • Bright, tangy, and wildly simple to make, this recipe uses basic pantry ingredients for a flavorful meal.
  • Use either chicken breasts or thighs depending on preference; thighs will be juicier and richer in flavor.
  • This recipe is ideal for batch cooking and meal prepping since the chicken stores well and can be used in multiple dishes.
  • Adjust the amount of garlic and lemon juice based on your taste preference for more pungency or brightness.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 piece (approx. 113g)
  • Calories: 284 kcal
  • Sugar: 0.4 g
  • Sodium: 379 mg
  • Fat: 16 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 2 g
  • Fiber: 0.2 g
  • Protein: 32 g
  • Cholesterol: 97 mg