Description
This Crockpot Lemon Garlic Chicken and Vegetables is packed with juicy chicken, tender vegetables, fresh lemon, and savory garlic flavors for a wholesome one-pot meal the whole family will love. Perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, and clean eating, this simple crockpot recipe delivers comfort and nutrition with minimal effort.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Vegetables
- 4 medium carrots, sliced
- 3 medium potatoes, diced
- 2 zucchini, sliced
- 1 cup green beans
- 1 small onion, sliced
Lemon Garlic Sauce
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Juice of 2 lemons
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Garnish
- Fresh parsley
- Lemon slices
Instructions
- Lightly coat the slow cooker insert with nonstick cooking spray.
- Add carrots, potatoes, onion, zucchini, and green beans, spreading evenly across the bottom.
- Season chicken with salt, black pepper, oregano, and thyme, then place it over the vegetables.
- Whisk together chicken broth, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, olive oil, and Italian seasoning to make the sauce.
- Pour the lemon garlic sauce evenly over the chicken and vegetables.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
- Check doneness by ensuring the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon slices.
- Serve warm with vegetables and spoon the flavorful juices over the top.
Notes
• Use fresh lemon juice for the brightest, most flavorful sauce.
• Cut vegetables evenly so they cook uniformly and stay tender.
• Chicken thighs give extra juiciness, but chicken breasts also work well.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 6 Hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: crockpot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 servings
- Calories: 340 calories
