On a day that runs long, a Crockpot Lemon Basil Chicken waiting in the crockpot lemon basil chicken is the easiest way I know to get a real meal on the table. The 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts and 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice come out gentle and ready without much attention.
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.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 4 servings
- Calories: 220kcal
- Fat: 9g
- Protein: 30g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
I usually make this Crockpot Lemon Basil Chicken on a weekend and keep the leftovers for the next day’s lunch, since it reheats without drying out. A spoon of 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts stirred in at the end brightens it up.
