Description
Slow Cooker One-Pot Lemon Herb Chicken Dinner is a simple and comforting full meal made with tender chicken breast, baby potatoes, carrots, and green beans cooked in a bright lemon garlic butter herb sauce. It is an easy dump-and-cook recipe perfect for busy days and family dinners.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken breast fillets
- 1 pound small red potatoes, quartered
- 1/2 pound baby carrots
- 1/2 pound green beans, trimmed
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons crushed garlic
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Lightly grease the slow cooker or use a liner.
- Place chicken breasts at the bottom and season with salt and pepper.
- Add potatoes, carrots, and green beans on top.
- In a bowl, mix melted butter, lemon juice, oregano, onion powder, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Pour mixture evenly over chicken and vegetables.
- Cover and cook on low for 7–8 hours or high for 4 hours until chicken is tender.
- If desired, add green beans in the last 1–2 hours for firmer texture.
- Stir gently before serving to coat everything in the sauce.
Notes
- Chicken thighs can be used for a richer flavor.
- Add lemon zest for extra citrus brightness.
- Do not overcook green beans if you prefer them crisp.
- A splash of broth can help keep the dish extra juicy.
- Can be made ahead and reheated easily.
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- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4–8 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
