Slow Cooker Lemon Garlic Chicken Recipe

Winter is here guys and girls so it's a great time to start those slow cooker healthy meals.



Total Time--3-6 Hours
Servings--6

Ingredients:

1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt substitute
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 tablespoon xtra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup water
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon low-sodium chicken broth powder or bouillon granules
1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley

Preparation:

1. In a small bowl, mix oregano, salt, and black pepper together, then sprinkle the mixture evenly over the chicken pieces.
2. Add canola oil to a large, nonstick skillet and start heating over medium heat. When hot, add chicken pieces and brown on both sides (about 3 minutes per side).
3. Place chicken pieces in slow cooker. Add water, lemon juice, garlic, and chicken broth powder to the skillet, and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Pour the lemon juice over the chicken in the slow cooker and cover with lid.
4. Cook on HIGH for 3 hours or LOW for about 6 hours. Sprinkle the parsley on top of the chicken about 15-30 minutes before the end of the cooking time.
5. Serve with cooked pasta or steamed brown rice.

Nutritional Information:

Per serving:
213 calories,
36 grams protein,
1 grams carbohydrate,
7 grams fat (1.5 grams sat fat),
97 milligrams cholesterol,
0 grams fiber,
101 milligrams sodium.