Slow Cooker Lemon Garlic Chicken and Veggies
Slow Cooker Lemon Garlic Chicken and Veggies is a heartwarming dish that combines juicy chicken with vibrant, fresh vegetables in a zesty lemon-garlic sauce. This easy-to-make meal simmers in your slow cooker, filling your home with tantalizing aromas while you relax. Perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings, it’s a crowd-pleaser that lets you customize ingredients based on what you have on hand. Enjoy flavorful bites that will make everyone want to come back for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cups mixed vegetables (e.g., carrots, bell peppers, zucchini)
- 2 tsp Italian herbs (basil, oregano, thyme)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and chop mixed vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- Rub chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian herbs.
- Place seasoned chicken at the bottom of the slow cooker and top with chopped vegetables.
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper; pour over chicken and veggies.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken in the pot and serve hot over rice or enjoy alone.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Feel free to swap veggies based on availability; try adding broccoli or sweet potatoes for variety. For an extra flavor boost, marinate the chicken overnight with seasonings.