Description
This chicken crockpot recipes healthy brings together tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and zesty lemons for a delightful meal. Simple to prepare, it’s perfect for a quick dinner that satisfies your cravings and nourishes your body. Enjoy this irresistible dish that’s both healthy and comforting!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 fresh lemons, one sliced for crockpot, one for juice
- 1 tsp dried mixed herbs (oregano, thyme, rosemary)
- 1 lb baby or chopped yukon gold potatoes
- 1 lb carrots, peeled and chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt or to taste
- 0.5 tsp black pepper or to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts or thighs dry with paper towels.
- Arrange the chopped onions, carrots, and potatoes in the bottom of the crockpot.
- Place the chicken on top of the vegetables in the crockpot.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, minced garlic, olive oil, dried herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the prepared broth mixture over the chicken and vegetables in the crockpot.
- Place lemon slices on top of the chicken.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through.
- Once cooked, remove the lemon slices, then shred the chicken directly in the crockpot or on a cutting board before returning it to the pot.
- Gently stir all the ingredients together in the crockpot.
- Before serving, garnish with fresh chopped parsley and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
Notes
For added flavor, marinate the chicken in lemon juice and herbs before cooking.
Feel free to substitute with other vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini for variety.
This dish is great for meal prep; store leftovers in the fridge for a quick lunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
