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Slow Cooker Lemon Garlic Chicken

April 4, 2018 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

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That thyme y’all!

It might look like too much, but it’s just right!

The lemon juice and the garlic and the thyme – it just works. It works really well.

This is one of those – wow, such a simple combo of ingredients, but it sure packs a delicious punch – kinds of meals.

Plus – it’s freezer friendly. And takes minutes to get going in the morning – straight outta the freezer! Enjoy!

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Slow Cooker Lemon Garlic Chicken

The tartness of the lemon is so tasty with the garlic!
Prep Time10 minutes minutes
Cook Time8 hours hours
Servings - 4 servings

Ingredients 

  • 4 small boneless chicken breasts
  • 1 small white onion
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 2 tsp dried thyme
  • Side: salad
  • Side: veggies

Instructions

  • Slice the small onion. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the chicken stock, lemon juice, minced garlic and dried thyme.
  • Place the chicken breasts and sliced onion in the base of the slow cooker and pour the lemon juice mixture over the chicken.
  • Set on low and cook for 8 hours. Once cooked, spoon chicken out whole, or shred into the sauce. Strain before serving.
  • Prepare the salad and veggies.
  • Serve Slow Cooker Lemon Garlic Chicken with veggies and salad.

Freezer Friendly Instructions

  • Put baggie in the freezer and freeze up to 6 months in fridge freezer or 12 months in a deep freezer. Thaw in the fridge overnight, or a warm bowl of water for about 20 minutes, before transferring to the slow cooker and cooking on low for 8 hours.

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