Slow Cooker Lemon Garlic Chicken

Name: Slow Cooker Lemon Garlic Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 chicken thighs; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 1/4 cup chicken broth; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 lemon, sliced into rounds

A simple and comforting meal that cooks itself while you go about your day.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 American· August 21, 2026

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Prep

10 minutes

Cook

6 hours

Total

6 hours 10 minutes

Serves

There is nothing quite like coming home to the smell of a warm, home cooked meal waiting for you. This lemon garlic chicken is a favorite in my house because it is so easy to prepare and the chicken turns out incredibly tender every single time.

My best advice for this recipe is to use bone in chicken thighs if you have them. They stay much juicier during the long cooking process compared to chicken breasts, but feel free to use whatever cut your family prefers.

🧺 Ingredients

4 chicken thighs
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lemon, sliced into rounds

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Place the chicken thighs at the bottom of your slow cooker.
2
In a small bowl, whisk together the salt, pepper, oregano, garlic, lemon juice, chicken broth, and olive oil.
3
Pour the mixture over the chicken until it is well coated.
4
Top the chicken with the lemon slices.
5
Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours.
6
Serve the chicken warm with the juices from the pot spooned over the top.

💡 Tips

Serve this chicken over fluffy rice or with crusty bread to soak up all that lovely lemon sauce. You can keep any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.

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