Description
Tender, aromatic, and effortlessly delicious — this Slow Cooker Herb-Infused Chicken redefines comfort food. Simmered low and slow with fresh herbs, garlic, and a touch of lemon, this dish delivers melt-in-your-mouth perfection that feels like a warm hug at dinnertime.
Ingredients
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 cup chicken broth
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried rosemary
1/2 tsp oregano
2 tbsp butter
Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sear chicken for 2 minutes per side until lightly golden (optional for flavor).
3. Transfer chicken to the slow cooker.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together chicken broth, garlic, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, thyme, rosemary, and oregano.
5. Pour the mixture over the chicken.
6. Add butter on top of the chicken.
7. Cover and cook on LOW for 5–6 hours or HIGH for 2 1/2–3 hours, until chicken is tender and juicy.
8. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables.
Notes
🌿 Tip 1: Add a splash of white wine for a deeper flavor.
🍋 Tip 2: Use bone-in chicken thighs for extra juiciness.
🥕 Tip 3: Toss in potatoes and carrots for a complete one-pot meal.
🧄 Tip 4: Double the broth and herbs for a delicious sauce to drizzle over sides.
💛 Tip 5: Store leftovers with the sauce — it keeps the chicken tender and flavorful for days.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 6 hrs
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: slow cooker chicken, herb infused chicken, comfort food, crockpot chicken, easy dinner recipe