Slow Cooker Herb-Crusted Chicken with Lemon Garlic Sauce

Tender, juicy chicken slow-cooked with herbs, garlic, and fresh lemon for a bright, flavorful dish.

Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 4–5 hrs (low) | Servings: 4

📝 Ingredients

For the Chicken:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs for extra tenderness)

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp dried parsley

• 1 tsp dried thyme

• 1 tsp lemon zest

For the Sauce:

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 cup (240 ml) chicken broth (good quality)

• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Make the Herb Mix

• In a small bowl, combine salt, pepper, parsley, thyme, and lemon zest.

2️⃣ Coat the Chicken

• Rub each chicken fillet with olive oil.

• Press the herb mixture evenly onto all sides of the chicken so it sticks well.

3️⃣ Load the Slow Cooker

• Arrange the herb-coated chicken in the slow cooker in a single layer.

4️⃣ Make the Sauce

• In a small bowl, mix garlic, chicken broth, and lemon juice.

• Pour over the chicken.

5️⃣ Cook

• Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours, until chicken is tender and fully cooked.

6️⃣ Rest & Serve

• Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.

• Spoon the lemon garlic sauce over the top.

💡 Tips & Serving Ideas

• Side Suggestions: Serve with roasted potatoes, steamed green beans, or buttered rice.

• For Extra Flavor: Add a few lemon slices to the slow cooker while cooking.

• Make It Creamy: Stir in ¼ cup heavy cream during the last 30 minutes.

If you’d like, I can also give you a one-pan oven-baked version of this recipe that’s ready in under 40 minutes. That way you can make it even when you don’t have all day for the slow cooker. Would you like me to do that?