Description
Warm up your chilly evenings with this savory crockpot chicken dish. Packed with rich flavors from tender chicken, aromatic garlic, and zesty lemon, this recipe is the perfect solution for busy weeknights. Simply set it and forget it while you enjoy the delightful aromas filling your home. With minimal prep and maximum flavor, this meal transforms simple ingredients into a gourmet family feast that will leave everyone smiling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes with juices
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on your countertop for easy access.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté chopped onions and garlic until golden brown (about 5 minutes).
- Place chicken breasts in the crockpot and season with cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Pour sautéed onions and garlic over the chicken, then add diced tomatoes and vegetable broth until everything is submerged.
- Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Once cooked through, shred the chicken in the sauce using two forks and drizzle with fresh lemon juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg