Best 8 Slow Cooked Lemon Chicken Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of Slow-Cooked Lemon Chicken, a culinary delight that effortlessly blends the zesty brightness of lemon with the succulent tenderness of chicken. This delectable dish promises a symphony of flavors, with the tangy lemon marinade infusing the chicken with a burst of citrusy goodness, while the slow-cooking process ensures fall-off-the-bone tenderness. Accompanying this main course are two equally enticing recipes: Lemon Butter Parsley Sauce, a velvety sauce that elevates the chicken with its rich, buttery flavor and a hint of fresh parsley, and Roasted Lemon Potatoes, crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, adding a delightful savory note to complement the zesty chicken. These recipes, presented in a step-by-step format, make this dish an approachable and rewarding culinary experience, perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion gathering.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW COOKER LEMON GARLIC CHICKEN II



Slow Cooker Lemon Garlic Chicken II image

Seasoned, browned chicken breasts slow cooked with lemon juice, garlic, and chicken bouillon. A wonderful 'fix and forget' recipe that is easy and pleases just about everyone. Great served with rice or pasta, or even alone.

Provided by Carla Joy

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 3h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons butter
¼ cup water
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a bowl, mix the oregano, salt, and pepper. Rub the mixture into chicken. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Brown chicken in butter for 3 to 5 minutes on each side. Place chicken in a slow cooker.
  • In the same skillet, mix the water, lemon juice, garlic, and bouillon. Bring the mixture to boil. Pour over the chicken in the slow cooker.
  • Cover, and cook on High for 3 hours, or Low for 6 hours. Add the parsley to the slow cooker 15 to 30 minutes before the end of the cook time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.3 calories, Carbohydrate 1.3 g, Cholesterol 88.2 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 29.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 347.6 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

SLOW COOKER LEMON CHICKEN



Slow Cooker Lemon Chicken image

This slow cooker chicken recipe contains chicken, sherry, lemon, garlic, and oregano. Enjoy this delightful lemon chicken with hot cooked rice or angel hair pasta.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Entree     Dinner

Time 7h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 broiler-fryer chicken (cut up, or about 3 1/2 pounds of chicken pieces)
1 teaspoon leaf oregano (crumbled dry)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup dry wine, sherry,
1 ​cup of chicken broth , or water
3 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Sprinkle half of garlic and oregano over the chicken.
  • Melt butter in a sauté pan over medium heat and brown chicken on all sides.
  • Transfer chicken to crock pot. Sprinkle with remaining oregano and garlic. Add wine or sherry to the sauté pan and stir to loosen brown bits; pour into slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on low (200 F) for 7 to 8 hours. Add lemon juice last hour.
  • Skim fat from juices and pour to a serving bowl; thicken juices, if desired.
  • Serve chicken with juices. Serves 4. You Might Also Like: Lemon Chicken With Butter and Mushrooms Chicken With Lemon Butter Sauce Lemon Chicken Piccata Roasted Chicken Quarters With Lemon and Garlic See Also: Slow Cooker Recipes Main Recipe Index Southern Food Home

Nutrition Facts : Calories 945 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 390 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 96 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, Sodium 562 mg, Sugar 1 g, Fat 58 g, ServingSize 4 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

SLOW-COOKED LEMON CHICKEN



Slow-Cooked Lemon Chicken image

Garlic, oregano and lemon juice give spark to this memorable main dish. It's easy to fix-just brown the chicken in a skillet, then let the slow cooker do the work. I like to serve this dish to company. -Walter Powell, Wilmington, Delaware

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 5h35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 bone-in chicken breast halves (12 ounces each), skin removed
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup water
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Combine the oregano, seasoned salt and pepper; rub over chicken. In a skillet over medium heat, brown the chicken in butter; transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Add water, lemon juice, garlic and bouillon to the skillet; bring to a boil, stirring to loosen browned bits. Pour over chicken. , Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours. Baste chicken with cooking juices. Add parsley. Cover and cook 15-30 minutes longer or until meat juices run clear. Serve with rice. (If desired, cooking juices may be thickened before serving.)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 164mg cholesterol, Sodium 431mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 56g protein.

SLOW COOKER LEMON GARLIC CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY



Slow Cooker Lemon Garlic Chicken Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: chicken thighs, salt, pepper, dried oregano, dried rosemary, dried thyme, garlic, lemon, water, vegetable, chicken stock, cornflour

Provided by Ellie Holland

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 chicken thighs
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon dried thyme
6 cloves garlic
1 lemon, cut in half
¼ cup water
vegetable, to serve
1 cube chicken stock
1 tablespoon cornflour, with a little water

Steps:

  • Place the chicken, salt, pepper, oregano, rosemary, and thyme into the slow cooker and mix together with your hands.
  • Add the garlic, lemon, and water.
  • Place the lid on and cook on high for 3 hours.
  • Remove the chicken, lemon, and garlic, and stir in the chicken stock and cornflour mix.
  • Stir until you reach your desired consistency for chicken gravy.
  • Pour the gravy over the chicken and serve with vegetables.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 590 calories, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fat 32 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 40 grams, Sugar 5 grams

SLOW-COOKER LEMON PEPPER CHICKEN



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Lemon and chicken is a flavor combination that truly never goes out of style. In this recipe, lemon juice and zest combine to create a luscious sauce that's simply irresistible as a coating for savory chicken thighs. Prep the ingredients and you can leave the slow cooker to perform its magic. When the cook time is up, serve this slow-cooker lemon chicken over a bed of rice or steamed veggies for a memorable meal you'll turn to time and again.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 4h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons butter
8 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs (2 1/2 to 3 lb total)
1 teaspoon lemon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
1 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel and 2 tablespoons lemon juice (from 1 large lemon)
2 tablespoons cold water
2 tablespoons cornstarch
Cooked white rice, if desired

Steps:

  • Spray 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
  • In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the butter over medium-high heat. Season chicken with 1/2 teaspoon of the lemon pepper and the salt. Place half of the chicken thighs skin-side down in skillet; cook 4 to 5 minutes or until skin is golden brown and chicken releases easily from surface. Turn chicken over; cook 2 minutes. Repeat for remaining chicken.
  • Layer chicken thighs, skin-side up, inside slow cooker; sprinkle with garlic. In 2-cup measuring cup, mix chicken broth, lemon peel, lemon juice and remaining 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper; pour over chicken thighs. Cover and cook on Low heat setting 3 to 3 1/2 hours or until chicken is tender (at least 165°F).
  • Remove chicken to serving platter; cover and keep warm. In small bowl, mix water and cornstarch; beat with whisk into cooking juices in slow cooker. Cover and cook on High heat setting 20 to 30 minutes or until slightly thickened and bubbly around edges. Stir in remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Serve sauce with chicken and cooked rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 410 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g

SLOW COOKER LEMON CHICKEN



Slow Cooker Lemon Chicken image

Stuffed with onion and cooked with a buttery skin and fresh herbs, this slow cooker lemon chicken is perfect for busy weeknights.

Provided by KURSTIE

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Whole Chicken Recipes

Time 8h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (3 to 3 1/2 pound) whole chicken
¼ cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 lemon, juiced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon paprika
¼ sprig fresh thyme

Steps:

  • Rinse chicken well and pat dry; remove any excess fat. Place onion in the cavity and rub skin with butter. Place in the bottom of a slow cooker.
  • Squeeze lemon juice over the chicken and sprinkle with parsley, salt, paprika, and thyme leaves. Cover and cook on Low until no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 8 to 9 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone, should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326.7 calories, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 107.2 mg, Fat 21 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 288.8 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

SLOW COOKER LEMON GARLIC CHICKEN



Slow Cooker Lemon Garlic Chicken image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 8h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, lightly pounded (3 to 4 ounces meat per person)
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
8 cloves garlic, smashed
1 cup wild rice blend
1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
2 1/4 cups water
10 fresh parsley sprigs

Steps:

  • Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper. Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of a slow cooker. Add the garlic and rice. Add the lemon juice to the water and stir. Pour this mixture over the rice and chicken. Stir once to coat. Place the lid on the slow cooker and set on low for 8 hours. To plate, place a serving of the rice on each plate and top with 1 chicken breast. Garnish with fresh parsley sprigs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calorie, Fat 2 grams, SaturatedFat 0.5 grams, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 33 grams

SLOW COOKER CREAMY LEMON CHICKEN RECIPE



Slow Cooker Creamy Lemon Chicken Recipe image

Tender, flavorful chicken served over pasta and topped with a creamy lemon sauce.

Provided by Camille Beckstrand

Categories     Main Course

Time 6h15m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 Tablespoons butter
15 ounces chicken broth (or chicken stock)
6 Tablespoons lemon juice
4 cloves garlic (minced)
1 lemon (zested)
3 Tablespoons diced onion
1 teaspoon fresh parsley (chopped)
8 ounces cream cheese
3 cups cooked pasta

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix together the oregano, salt, and pepper. Rub the mixture into chicken.
  • Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Brown chicken in butter for 3 to 5 minutes on each side. Place chicken in a slow cooker sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
  • In the same skillet (don't rinse it out - everything that is left in that pan will add flavor!), mix the chicken broth, lemon juice, and garlic. Bring the mixture to boil. Pour over the chicken in the slow cooker. Add the lemon zest and diced onion on top of the chicken.
  • Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours or low for 5-6 hours. Add the parsley to the slow cooker 15 to 30 minutes before the end of the cook time.
  • About 15 minutes before you're ready to serve, remove the chicken and place on a serving platter. Add the cream to cheese to the juice in the crock pot and whisk until smooth. Let cook on high heat for 15 minutes so that it can thicken up. If you want to make the sauce thicker, mix together 1 teaspoon cornstarch with 1 teaspoon cold water and whisk into sauce.
  • Serve over cooked pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403 kcal, Carbohydrate 24 g, Protein 31 g, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 124 mg, Sodium 741 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

Tips:

  • Use a good quality chicken. This will make a big difference in the flavor of the dish.
  • Don't overcrowd the slow cooker. This will prevent the chicken from cooking evenly.
  • Cook the chicken on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours. This will ensure that the chicken is cooked through and tender.
  • Add the lemon juice and zest during the last 30 minutes of cooking. This will prevent the lemon flavor from becoming too overpowering.
  • Serve the chicken with rice, potatoes, or vegetables. This will make a complete and satisfying meal.

Conclusion:

Slow-cooked lemon chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is cooked in a flavorful lemon sauce that is sure to please everyone at the table. This dish is also very versatile and can be served with a variety of sides. So next time you're looking for a simple and delicious dinner recipe, give slow-cooked lemon chicken a try.

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