Slowcooker Lemon Garlic Chicken

26 steps

Updated at: Wed, 21 Jan 2026 19:58:24 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories256.4 kcal (13%)

Total Fat9.1 g (13%)

Carbs7.6 g (3%)

Sugars3.7 g (4%)

Protein35.2 g (70%)

Sodium366.4 mg (18%)

Fiber2.2 g (8%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

6 servings

900gboneless skinless chicken breasts

medium, sliced into half-moons

½ cupchicken broth

¼ cuplemon juice

fresh or bottled

1lemon

Zest of, optional but excellent

4garlic cloves

minced

1 tspdried oregano

1 tspdried thyme

½ tsppaprika

½ tspblack pepper

½ tspsalt

adjust later

2 Tbspolive oil

Instructions

Step 1

1. Layer the Slow Cooker

Step 2

Place carrots on the bottom

Step 3

Add chicken on top

Step 4

Scatter zucchini over the chicken

Step 5

2. Mix & Pour Sauce

Step 6

In a bowl, whisk together:

Step 7

broth

Step 8

lemon juice + zest

Step 9

garlic

Step 10

oregano, thyme, paprika

Step 11

salt & pepper

Step 12

olive oil

Step 13

Pour evenly over everything.

Step 14

3. Cook

Step 15

LOW: 6–7 hours

Step 16

Step 17

HIGH: 3–4 hours

Step 18

Chicken should shred easily with a fork.

Step 19

4. Shred Chicken

Step 20

Remove chicken, shred with two forks

Step 21

Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker

Step 22

Stir gently to coat with sauce and vegetables

Step 23

Optional: stir in butter or extra olive oil for richness.

Step 24

5. Taste & Adjust

Step 25

Add more salt, pepper, or lemon if needed

Step 26

Let sit 10 minutes on WARM before portioning

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