Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken 

Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken is a bright, flavorful, and tender dish perfect for effortless weeknight dinners. Infused with fresh lemon juice, garlic, and fragrant herbs, this chicken slowly cooks to juicy perfection, making it ideal for serving with rice, vegetables, or salads. The slow cooker does all the work, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully while you relax.

Ingredients:

• 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  
  

• Salt and pepper, to taste
  
  

• 1 lemon, thinly sliced
  
  

• 4 cloves garlic, minced
  
  

• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  
  

• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  
  

• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  
  

• 1/4 cup chicken broth
  
  

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
  
  

• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
  
  

Directions:

1. Season the chicken thighs generously with salt, pepper, paprika, oregano, and thyme.
   
   

2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken thighs, skin side down, until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Flip and cook for another 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
   
   

3. Place minced garlic and lemon slices at the bottom of the slow cooker.
   
   

4. Add the seared chicken thighs on top of the lemon and garlic. Pour chicken broth around the chicken.
   
   

5. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
   
   

6. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
   
   

Nutritional Information (per serving, approx., serves 4):

• Calories: 320 kcal
  
  

• Total Fat: 22 g
  
  

• Saturated Fat: 6 g
  
  

• Cholesterol: 130 mg
  
  

• Sodium: 250 mg
  
  

• Total Carbohydrates: 3 g
  
  

• Dietary Fiber: 1 g
  
  

• Sugars: 1 g
  
  

• Protein: 28 g