This Slow Cooker Lemon Garlic Chicken is your no-fuss summer dinner solution. It's juicy, tender, and full of fresh flavor — with zesty lemon, aromatic garlic, and simple herbs doing all the work while you go about your day.

You just toss everything in the slow cooker, walk away, and come back to a clean, satisfying dinner that pairs perfectly with salad, rice, roasted veggies, or zucchini noodles.

It’s light enough for hot days, cozy enough for evenings on the patio, and 100% real-food delicious. That’s how we do Healthy Fast Food at Home.

Ingredients:

• 1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• Juice of 2 lemons (about ¼ cup)

• 1 tbsp lemon zest

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• ½ tsp salt

• ¼ tsp black pepper

• ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

• ¼ cup chicken broth or water

• Fresh parsley or basil for serving (optional)

Instructions:

1. Prep the slow cooker
   Place chicken in the bottom of your slow cooker. Sprinkle garlic over top.

2. Mix the sauce
   In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, zest, olive oil, oregano, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.

3. Pour & cook
   Pour the lemon mixture over the chicken. Add chicken broth around the sides. Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours or high for 2–3 hours, until chicken is fork-tender.

4. Finish & serve
   Spoon sauce over chicken before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired. Serve with roasted potatoes, rice, or over greens.

Sarah’s Tips:

• For extra flavor: Brown the chicken for 2–3 minutes per side before adding to the slow cooker.

• Make it a meal: Add chopped zucchini, asparagus, or green beans during the last hour of cooking.

• Meal prep tip: Shred the chicken and use it in wraps, bowls, or salads all week long.

• Use up leftovers: This chicken is delicious cold over a summer salad.

Flavorful Conclusion:

This Slow Cooker Lemon Garlic Chicken is fresh, light, and full of bright flavor — the kind of meal that’s effortless but feels fancy. Whether you're feeding your family or meal prepping for the week, it’s a clean comfort recipe that brings everyone to the table.

Nutrition (per serving, serves 4):

• Calories: 265

• Protein: 27g

• Carbs: 3g

• Fat: 16g

• Fiber: 0g

• Sugar: 1g