A slow cooker lemon chicken recipe calls for seasoned, browned chicken breasts simmered with lemon juice, garlic, and chicken bouillon, producing a dish the source describes as a fix-and-forget meal that serves six. The recipe lists 15 minutes of prep time and a total time of 3 hours 30 minutes when cooked on High, or up to 6 hours on Low.
The ingredient list includes 2 pounds of skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, 2 tablespoons butter, 1/4 cup water, 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules, and 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley.
How the Recipe Comes Together
The method begins by mixing oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl and rubbing the spice mixture over the chicken breasts. Butter is melted in a skillet over medium heat, and the chicken is cooked until lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes per side.
After browning, the chicken goes into the slow cooker.
In the same skillet, water, lemon juice, garlic, and bouillon are combined and brought to a boil, then poured over the chicken.
The slow cooker is covered and set to Low for 6 hours or High for 3 hours.
Parsley is added 15 to 30 minutes before the end of cooking.
Serving and Nutrition
The recipe suggests serving the chicken with rice or pasta, or on its own.
Stated nutrition facts per serving list 192 calories, 7 grams of fat, 1 gram of carbohydrates, and 30 grams of protein.
The source does not specify whether the nutrition calculation includes added salt or the butter used for browning.
The recipe's main selling point is its hands-off cooking window: after about 15 minutes of prep and browning, the slow cooker does the rest. The source presents it as an easy option for weeknight dinners that pleases most eaters, though it offers no tested variations or substitution guidance.
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