Crockpot Lemon Basil Chicken Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes

This Crockpot Lemon Basil Chicken Recipe is a simple and flavorful dish that allows you to enjoy tender chicken infused with the bright flavors of lemon and fresh basil. Perfect for busy days, this recipe requires minimal prep and lets your slow cooker do the work.

With just a few ingredients, you can create a delicious meal that pairs well with rice, pasta, or vegetables. It’s an ideal Crockpot recipe for weeknight dinners or meal prep.

Easy Slow Cooker Lemon Basil Chicken

This recipe features chicken breasts slow-cooked with lemon juice, garlic, and fresh basil, resulting in a juicy and aromatic dish. It takes about 6 hours in the Crockpot and serves 4 people.

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Lemon slices for garnish (optional)
Additional fresh basil for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the Crockpot.
Mix the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, chopped basil, salt, pepper, and oregano.
Combine: Pour the lemon-basil mixture over the chicken in the Crockpot, ensuring the chicken is well coated.

Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
Serve: Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks and stir it back into the sauce. Garnish with lemon slices and additional basil if desired.