Easy Slow Cooker Lemony Garlic Chicken Breast

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Easy Slow Cooker Lemony Garlic Chicken Breast

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Nutritional Info

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 167.8

Total Fat: 5.6 g
Cholesterol: 73.2 mg
Sodium: 127.6 mg
Total Carbs: 0.9 g
Dietary Fiber: 0.2 g
Protein: 27.0 g

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Introduction

Tasty and nutritious, this slow cooker recipe will be a family favorite. Tasty and nutritious, this slow cooker recipe will be a family favorite.

Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

1 tsp oregano

1/4 tsp black pepper

2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (six halves)

1 tbsp olive oil

1/4 cup water

3 tbsp lemon juice

2 tsp minced garlic

1 tsp chicken bouillon granules

1 tsp parsley

Directions

Mix oregano and pepper and sprinkle evenly over chicken pieces.
In a large non-stick skillet, using medium heat, brown chicken evenly on both sides in olive oil.
Mix remaining ingredients and pour over chicken, bringing mixture to a gentle boil.
Pour skillet contents into slow cooker, cover, and cook on low for 6 hours (3 hours on high).
Chicken is very tasty served on a bed of brown rice with steamed carrots!

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Member Ratings For This Recipe

MYDONNA13

65 of 66 people found this review helpful

Great recipe! In place of water and and chicken bouillion granules I used fat free/ lo sodium chicken broth which lowered the sodium count because I have to watch that for my hubby's blood pressure - it came out great. Thanks!!! - 8/6/08
WHITEKP

Incredible!

33 of 33 people found this review helpful

I didn't have enough time to let this cook in the slow cooker, so I cooked it in a skillet for 45 minutes on low heat. The chicken came out most and flavorful, and I served it over brown rice with veggies on the side. My family loved it! - 6/10/08
BIGNOMORE23

Incredible!

30 of 30 people found this review helpful

This was wonderful!! Very easy to make. Instead of the water, I used one can of fat free, low sodium chicken broth. I thought it might need more liquid since I had to keep mine in the slow cooker longer (9 hrs while I was at work). They key is to brown is well before the slow cooker to keep moist. - 6/14/08
SHANNA1144

Very Good

24 of 24 people found this review helpful

definitely needs more liquid. We like more lemon (plus a little lemon zest), garlic and sometimes mushrooms. Over brown rice, it is great. - 8/4/08
TEN6MOM

Incredible!

19 of 19 people found this review helpful

Very good! I used Better than Bullion instead of a cube.Was moist and delicious. I think I might try adding a little c/starch and make a thicker sauce next time. Had plenty of sauce but I didn't measure - just eyeballed it. I also didn't brown it first - just threw threw in frzn breasts for 6 hrs - 3/10/09
JLMAE3

Incredible!

15 of 15 people found this review helpful

Very Good! Like others said, the chicken was so moist, it was falling apart. I added a little lemon pepper to the chicken before I browned it. It added an extra little kick. I will definatly make this again! - 1/7/08
4THBASKETEER

Very Good

12 of 12 people found this review helpful

This recipe was super easy and very good. I made it on the stovetop and it was still great. Thanks! - 8/14/08
PUNKIN77

Incredible!

12 of 12 people found this review helpful

This was fantastic! Whole family loved it. I reserved some of the juice and used it to make Cous Cous. WOW! Next time I know to make a dbl batch! thanks! Using fresh herbs made it REALLY yummy, too. - 12/10/07
ZZXXYT

Incredible!

11 of 11 people found this review helpful

I made this tonight and hubby and I loved it. Different flavor than other slow cooker recipes for chicken. Have enough left for adding to salads for tomorrow night. - 8/7/08
JMAGSAYO

Incredible!

10 of 10 people found this review helpful

I modified by using more lemon juice and chicken tenders. I cooked it for 8 hours on slow cook. The chicken was very moist and tasted wonderful. - 2/16/09
TWILIGHTMOM

Good

10 of 11 people found this review helpful

lemon chicken ummmm I notice as I age oregano seems stronger to me so I used basil instead. - 8/4/08
UVAGRL928

Very Good

8 of 9 people found this review helpful

Very simple and tastes great! I loved that it was a recipe that I had all the ingredients for already. I added some broccoli for about 30 minutes at the end, which was great in the sauce! Then I served it over some brown rice, and it made multiple meals! - 1/1/10
KATSBAR

8 of 8 people found this review helpful

I used thighs instead of breasts and accidently left it on for over the recommended time but I was surprised to find that it not only wasn't burnt, it was so extremely yummy and tender and moist. Perfect. I wish I'd have put in more chicken now, though. - 4/22/08
TIFFY85

7 of 7 people found this review helpful

A lot of flavor! I'd definitely make this one again! - 9/1/08
THEFRZA

Good

7 of 7 people found this review helpful

the flavor was great but the chicken was a little dry. I used 1 can of low sodium chicken broth and addd a little lemon pepper. Excellent taste. I wonder if browning it more in the pan would have helped it retain moisture? I served it as suggested with brown rice & carrots. - 8/27/08
KATSAMCAMSMOM

Good

7 of 7 people found this review helpful

Not bad, my kids thought it was too sour. Hubby and I enjoyed it with rice and broccoli with cheese sauce. Had no problem with the liquid evaporating in my crockpot. - 11/29/07
KVAEEA

Very Good

7 of 7 people found this review helpful

tastes great - for the amount of time listed tho, i had to add more water and lemon juice to keep the chicken from burning to the bottom of my crockpot! - 3/20/07
SJOHNS30

Incredible!

6 of 6 people found this review helpful

This recipe was phenomenal! Very easy to make, inexpensive, and tasted outstanding. Would definitely make it again. - 8/3/08
KELLYMICHE

Good

5 of 5 people found this review helpful

I thought this was just kind of "eh". It didn't seem particularly lemony or garlicky. I'd cook it again, maybe use chicken broth instead of water, and more of it. Also, more garlic. - 1/2/10
WANNABELESS1

Very Good

5 of 5 people found this review helpful

I really liked this recipe. I did add mushrooms and 1 can of low sodium chicken broth in place of water and boullion. Will definitely make again. - 10/27/09
DISHI4

Very Good

5 of 6 people found this review helpful

I reduced the recipe as I only had 1/2 lb of chicken and added a little extra water to the crock pot. It was very good. Next time I may make the full recipe and have friends over for dinner. - 4/19/08
IMRN99

Very Good

5 of 5 people found this review helpful

This chicken was sooo tender. It fell apart! The meal itself could have used some more seasonings, but the leftover chicken went great in salads just the way it was. - 3/1/08
PATTEG

Very Good

4 of 4 people found this review helpful

I used more liquid as well (some marsal wine) and thickened the sauce when it was done, served over bow tie pasta.
I will make again. Thanks - 2/3/10
ABBEM5443

Very Good

4 of 4 people found this review helpful

Loved this recipe and so did my whole family, great flavor and taste. Thanks. I also added zest from the lemon for even more flavor. - 1/27/10
THEADMIRAL

Very Good

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

This was very tasty, but 2 pounds is a LOT of chicken. Next time I'm only going to use 1 pound and that will still give us generous portions. Thanks for this recipe! - 2/9/10
TRICIAN13

Very Good

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Thanks for a great crockpot rec. I've always used lemon, lemon pepper and garlic for grilled chicken (other meats too) and this recipe will be great (with lo fat/lo sodium broth) for winter, rainy or too busy days! Also, try this with lean pork or beef also (use beef broth with the beef). - 2/25/10
JANELCAPONE

Very Good

2 of 3 people found this review helpful

This was so tasty! I didn't cook the chicken beforehand. I just put it in the crockpot raw and let it cook on low for about 9 hours (while I was at work). The chicken was so tender and juicy we didn't even need a knife! It just fell apart! - 2/18/10
GYRLONAMISSION1

Incredible!

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

We just cooked this tonight, and it was wonderful! Only change we made is using low sodium chicken broth instead of bouillon cubes. - 1/26/10
LILOKIEGURL

2 of 3 people found this review helpful

I was very surprised. I figured it would be another bland recipe. Just make sure you don't make extra because you will eat it cause it is wonderful! - 1/11/10
JENKEVBRAD

Very Good

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I subbed lemon & herb broth cuz I was out of lemon juice, & added baby carrots w/ 2 hours left. I had never slow cooked chicken before & my husband LOVED it (wanted a 2nd breast but I had only made enough for 1 each), it was so moist and tender - I will be making it again but adding more veggies! - 1/5/10
AJERICKS

Incredible!

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

This was so good! I was afraid the lemon wouldn't come through, but it did. Any my somewhat fussy, unadventurous 7-year-old LOVED it. - 12/16/09
KELLY_SS

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

This was fantastic. I used the breasts and had the slow cooker on high for 3 hours and it was just perfect. Juicy and moist and really had the best flavor. My picky 9 year old loved it! - 8/3/09
BETTS1118

Incredible!

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I made this today, Sunday, and it is awesome. So moist and flaky. It definitely is a keeper. We loved it. - 2/15/09
AVONWITHTERESA

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I made this and took it to Sunday brunch at church and everyone wanted the recipe. I served it over plenty of rice and cut the chicken small so it would go around. low carb eaters just ate the chicken and loved it. - 2/16/08
MIMISFITFOODS

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

We loved this recipe with a few modifications. I added zest and a little more broth. Also, when it was done I added extra lemon juice, zest, and cornstarch to thicken the sauce. I also tossed in some fresh parsley and it was fabulous. My version is up on my blog at www.mimisfitfoods.com. - 2/8/13
REDHEADEDRACH

Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I tossed this in the crockpot with frozen chicken breasts. The chicken was very moist and falling apart. I addedsome cornstarch about half an hour before dinner to thicken up the sauce. We had it with brown rice and broccoli. Next time I will add more garlic, pepper and red pepper flakes - 10/16/12
SIZE4INMYHEAD

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Made this tonight and my family liked it - they're really picky. Almost laughed when my husband commented on how tender it was...he never says that! Added 3/4 c extra water and 2T lemon juice based on comments and turned out perfect. Will be on regular rotation :- ) - 11/30/11
LEIGH17

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Very good. I added mushrooms, & I just threw frozen chicken breasts into the slow cooker. I added a little additional water & mine wasn't dry at all. - 3/10/10
MSJUCY1

Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I added chicken broth in lieu of water and added wild and whole grain rice to the slow cooker for convenience. Very good! Thanks - 3/8/10
RNDLUV

Very Good

1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I totally cheated! I didn't plan ahead very well and I just threw some frozen chicken breasts and all of the other ingredients into the cooker. It cooked for about 8 hours on low. We used a little of the "sauce" to flavor some whole wheat couscous. Turned out great. Will be making it again! - 2/26/10
LHISLE

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Excellent. Even simpler by just putting frozen chicken into crock pot and sprinkling spices on top. Forgot lemon juice but still good. Used lemon pepper and 1 can of veg. broth +2 green onions. Used 3 tsp. minced garlic. Thickened juice w/ cornstarch. Served on pasta w/ peas mixed in. A+++ - 2/25/10
CD2644837

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

So good and moist!
(I added chicken broth instead of water and buillon cubes. I also added sliced mushrooms and green onion)
I always have a hard time making chicken breast they always come out so dry. NOT this time! YAY!
Thank you!! - 2/19/10
TONYAANNBYRD

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

It was very easy to prepare and very yummy! - 1/31/10
LEONEMAIL

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Tasty.....butterflied chicken and cooked in chicken broth after searing. Used oregano, garlic, lemon juice, lemon pee, white wine.....took chicken from pan and added some cornstarch to make a gravy. - 1/27/10
JOTINK78

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This was an amazing and easy dish! We loved it! - 1/9/10
JRSWHIMSY

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

My chicken seemed a little dry but it was so tender it shredded and the seasonings were great! Everyone loved this one :) - 1/3/10
CALA08

O.K.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This didn't turn out so well for me. It was VERY Lemony, I served it on top of rice to try and cut the tartness but it didn't work so well. I love that it didn't have a cream soup in it for lower sodium, but if I make this again I will probably use some fat free cream cheese or a laughing cow wedge. - 12/3/09
OVIEDOROSE

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

good recipe - 11/9/09
CD4519295

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Very tasty and so easy to make. - 11/8/09
MOM2WONDERTWINS

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Usually, I don't like chicken breast. This was delish!!!!! I used a can of low sodium chicken broth in addition and added extra garlic. I had 8 breasts with bones, no skin. It fell right off the bone!!! - 11/2/09
RONIJHAM

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This was easy and tasty!! Thanks for a great recipe! - 10/12/09
SUNFLOWERS4ME

Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Needs more garlic and some other flavors. All we could taste was lemon. Not bad but not great either - 9/24/09
DEWYGIRL

Very Good

1 of 2 people found this review helpful

tasty blend of herbs - 8/3/09
SHEALEY131

Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Not bad... I added more liquid based on another person's review and it was still a bit dry... but the flavor was good and it was very easy to make. - 8/2/09
CANLEMON1

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

My husband told me to fix this again. - 6/17/09
MCAUNT

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I was in a hurry and didn't brown the chicken. It was good but next time I will brown the chicken; I think it will have even more flavor that way. - 6/7/09
KATLER

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I Made this the other night and my husband RAVED over it!
I increased the broth to about 1 cup, added a little basil to the seasoning mix put on the chicken before browning and used the juice from 1 whole lemon and added baby carrots into the slow cooker to cook with the Chicken. YUMMY !!!!!! - 6/4/09
APPLESOR

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Yum! Easy and delicious! - 5/19/09
3SAPPHIRES

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This was good - I threw a few whole mushrooms in the pan to brown with the chicken and then into the pot for a deeper flavor and an extra veg, and that was nice. - 4/21/09
KRAZY12982

Good

1 of 2 people found this review helpful

It was okay....I tweeked it a little bit adding more lemon and chicken broth because I hate dry chicken... - 4/16/09
ROADBIKEMAMA

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Great flavor! I will add more broth next time, as it seemed a little dry. - 4/8/09
HAZEL422

Very Good

1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I thought the chicken was super tender and for the most part, tasty. I think it would have been better if the sauce was thicker and could have been served over/with the chicken. It was a great change to my normal crock pot meals. Oh and I used chicken broth as others did instead. - 3/31/09
KATE234

Good

1 of 2 people found this review helpful

Not my favorite but it was still good! - 3/10/09
MVALDEZ525

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This one was really good. We served it over Jasmine rice, which was great! - 3/2/09
OOMEMIMI

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Thank you for an easy great option for chicken. Love the broth suggestion and used it. Husband even likesit - 2/28/09
CD2394291

O.K.

1 of 3 people found this review helpful

This was okay...I didn't find it to have much flavor, which surprised me, with all the good flavors in it. However, I AM a dork and messed up and used 1-1/4 cups of water rather than just 1/4, so that probably diluted the flavor a bit. On the plus side, my kids LOVED it! - 2/26/09
BLITZGIRL

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Very good I made this and would make it again thanks - 2/25/09
ANGEL4NOW

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Very quick and easy and excellent flavor. Will make again. The lemon really adds zest to it. - 2/25/09
MORTICIAADDAMS

1 of 5 people found this review helpful

I don't use bouillon the recipe sounds great otherwise. - 2/25/09
FRANGUL1

Good

1 of 2 people found this review helpful

Did not find it to have a lot of flavor other than the oregano. The lemon disappeared and wasn't evident in the flavor. - 2/22/09
DAISY1358

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I made this yesterday and it came out a little dry and a little bland. I think it may be my fault as I left it in the slow cooker on low for the full 6 hours and it could've came out sooner. Also I used 3 chicken breasts. I really wasn't sure what kind of chicken this recipe called for. - 2/17/09
DAP1313

Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This is good but I did add a can of chicken broth instead of water so I could have a bit more sauce. - 2/14/09
MADEL09

1 of 5 people found this review helpful

This sounds good but I would only ever use skinless chicken thighs in a crockpot/slowcooker as breasts get too dry :) It is in my recipe book now! - 2/14/09
AJTURLEY77

Incredible!

1 of 2 people found this review helpful

Very tender & easy, although the flavor wasn't quite my favorite - good though! - 11/23/08
ALVORD281

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

i started this dish before church,when i got back,it was done and tasted wonderful,everyone raved - 9/7/08
TTYSON76

O.K.

1 of 9 people found this review helpful

Sauce was yummy, the chicken too dry for my tastes (overcooked). Since I prefer recipes that come out the first time, every time, I won't be making this again. My loss. - 8/13/08
LADYMEG2

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Very Easy! - 8/12/08
HAYA1971

1 of 2 people found this review helpful

Great recipe! verrrrrrrrrry tasty - 8/7/08
CORVETTECOWBOY

looks good - 6/25/21
RETIREDSUE

I just tucked this in the slow cooker but did make it before and it was tasty. I prefer to use broth rather than bouillon cubes which usually are too salty so used some vegetable broth that was on hand and garlic powder in place of minced garlic which mom doesn't keep on hand. - 6/7/21
NANASUEH

thanks - 5/6/21
SUSANYOUNGER

tonights dinner - 2/21/21
LIS193

Very Good

Great recipe, very tasty - 12/31/20
CECTARR

Thanks - 11/2/20
MALEFIC891

Incredible!

Whole family enjoyed this. - 9/19/20
TERMITEMOM

Excellent. A staple in our house. But I use low sodium chicken broth to cut on the sodium and more pepper. - 5/24/20
CD2693807

I like the comment to use chicken broth in slow cooker instead of water, add extra broth and add brown rice to cooker... I would also add mushrooms and towards end of cooking some veggies like baby carrots and broccli florets and cauliflower...voila... dinner is served - 1/7/20
CHERYLHURT

Great - 1/3/20
JIACOLO

Making this this week! - 9/16/19
ALEPEQUIJADA

Yum! - 8/1/19
HOTPINKCAMARO49

Delicious! - 7/5/19
JUNETTA2002

Incredible!

Good day - 7/4/19
METAFUKARI

Very Good

I use a multi seasoning and lemon pepper along with lemon juice, good recipe~ - 6/22/19
BONNIE1552

Looks good. - 6/10/19
CD24682921

Looks delicious!! - 6/3/19
PWILLOW1

Really delicious. I added anoter Tbsp of lemon joice and a bit of lemon zest. Nice and moist and I loved the lemon. I did thicken the sauce with a bit of cornstarch when it was done. - 5/24/19
REDROBIN47

Incredible!

This is very tasty. DH and I both liked it. I too used low sodium broth instead of water and bouillion to cut down on sodium. Turned out very moist and flavorful. - 5/7/19
GEORGE815

Nice recipe - 4/27/19
DMEYER4

great recipe - 4/16/19
ELRIDDICK

Very Good

Thanks for sharing - 4/16/19

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