Best 6 Slow Cooker Lemon And Thyme Chicken Recipes

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Welcome to the ultimate guide to creating a flavorful and tender slow-cooker lemon and thyme chicken dish. This article will provide you with a comprehensive overview of the ingredients, techniques, and tips needed to prepare this delectable meal. Whether you are a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, we will take you step-by-step through the process of creating a slow-cooked chicken dish that is bursting with citrusy and herbaceous flavors. From selecting the right chicken pieces to preparing the aromatic lemon and thyme marinade, we will guide you through each stage of the cooking process. So, get ready to tantalize your taste buds with this easy-to-follow recipe for slow-cooker lemon and thyme chicken.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SLOW COOKER LEMON AND THYME CHICKEN



Slow Cooker Lemon and Thyme Chicken image

I couldn't find a slow cooker recipe for chicken that was quite right at the time, so I made one up, and it has been a hit! Browning the chicken first avoids the strange pale chicken common to slow cooked chickens.

Provided by Louiselombard

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Whole Chicken Recipes

Time 6h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (3 pound) whole chicken
salt and pepper to taste
2 lemons
1 onion, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon dried thyme
½ cup dry white wine
1 teaspoon crushed garlic

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then fry in the hot oil until browned on all sides.
  • Meanwhile, chop one of the lemons into chunks and place into a slow cooker along with the onion, thyme, white wine and garlic. Cut the remaining lemon into quarters and stuff into the cavity of the chicken. Place the chicken into the slow cooker breast side down on top of the onion and lemon mixture. Cover and cook on Low for 6 hours, or for 3 hours on High. Chicken is done when the legs move easily in their sockets and the internal temperature of the breast has reached 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294.6 calories, Carbohydrate 6.4 g, Cholesterol 61.5 mg, Fat 19.3 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 21.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 60 mg, Sugar 1 g

LEMON THYME CHICKEN



Lemon Thyme Chicken image

Buttered onions are a great addition to this easy lemon chicken recipe. Best of all, it takes only a few minutes to brown the lightly breaded chicken on the stove top. -Kay Shimonek, Corsicana, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine flour, salt and pepper. Set aside 4-1/2 teaspoons for sauce. Sprinkle remaining flour mixture over both sides of chicken. , In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook until juices run clear, 7-9 minutes on each side. Remove and keep warm. , In the same pan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 3-5 minutes. Stir in thyme and reserved flour mixture until blended. Gradually stir in broth and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits from bottom of pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Serve over chicken. Sprinkle with thyme.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308 calories, Fat 14g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 103mg cholesterol, Sodium 647mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 36g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SLOW-COOKED LEMON CHICKEN



Slow-Cooked Lemon Chicken image

Garlic, oregano and lemon juice give spark to this memorable main dish. It's easy to fix-just brown the chicken in a skillet, then let the slow cooker do the work. I like to serve this dish to company. -Walter Powell, Wilmington, Delaware

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 5h35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 bone-in chicken breast halves (12 ounces each), skin removed
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup water
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Combine the oregano, seasoned salt and pepper; rub over chicken. In a skillet over medium heat, brown the chicken in butter; transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Add water, lemon juice, garlic and bouillon to the skillet; bring to a boil, stirring to loosen browned bits. Pour over chicken. , Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours. Baste chicken with cooking juices. Add parsley. Cover and cook 15-30 minutes longer or until meat juices run clear. Serve with rice. (If desired, cooking juices may be thickened before serving.)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 164mg cholesterol, Sodium 431mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 56g protein.

SLOW COOKER LEMON GARLIC CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY



Slow Cooker Lemon Garlic Chicken Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: chicken thighs, salt, pepper, dried oregano, dried rosemary, dried thyme, garlic, lemon, water, vegetable, chicken stock, cornflour

Provided by Ellie Holland

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 chicken thighs
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon dried thyme
6 cloves garlic
1 lemon, cut in half
¼ cup water
vegetable, to serve
1 cube chicken stock
1 tablespoon cornflour, with a little water

Steps:

  • Place the chicken, salt, pepper, oregano, rosemary, and thyme into the slow cooker and mix together with your hands.
  • Add the garlic, lemon, and water.
  • Place the lid on and cook on high for 3 hours.
  • Remove the chicken, lemon, and garlic, and stir in the chicken stock and cornflour mix.
  • Stir until you reach your desired consistency for chicken gravy.
  • Pour the gravy over the chicken and serve with vegetables.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 590 calories, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fat 32 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 40 grams, Sugar 5 grams

SLOW COOKER WHOLE CHICKEN WITH LEMON



Slow Cooker Whole Chicken with Lemon image

This slow cooker whole chicken with lemon is the easiest rotisserie-style chicken. Use juice from the slow cooker to make gravy with cornstarch and chicken broth. Leftovers make a great chicken salad.

Provided by Christina Tabaretti

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Whole Chicken Recipes

Time 4h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup baby carrots
½ cup chopped onion
1 (4 pound) roasting chicken
1 tablespoon salted butter, or more as needed
1 lemon
1 tablespoon dried parsley
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon poultry seasoning
¼ teaspoon ground thyme
¼ teaspoon ground paprika

Steps:

  • Place carrots and onion in the cavity of the chicken. Rub the skin with butter and place in the slow cooker.
  • Cut lemon in half and squeeze juice all over the chicken. Cut juiced lemon halves into wheels and place around chicken. Sprinkle parsley, salt, poultry seasoning, thyme, and paprika over top.
  • Cover and cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours or High for 4 to 5 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone, should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404.2 calories, Carbohydrate 3.4 g, Cholesterol 137.8 mg, Fat 23.4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 42.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 306.7 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

SLOW COOKER LEMON CHICKEN



Slow cooker Lemon chicken image

Lemon chicken served with new potatoes and veg

Provided by amydoc079

Time 3h5m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • 1-Peel and slice red onion and add to the bottom of the slow cooker in one layer.
  • 2-Add chicken thighs on top in one layer.
  • 3-Wash and half baby potatoes and add to slow-cooker.
  • 4-In a small bowl mix zest of 1 lemon, juice of that same lemon, olive oil, honey, thyme, sea salt, pepper and finely chopped garlic and then pour over ingredients in slow cooker.
  • 5-Put lid on and secure, then set to high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8 hours (depending on your schedule. 3 hours on high being the minimum and 4 the maximum and 6 hours being the minimum and 8 hours the maximum when set on low).
  • 6-15-20 minutes before the time is over, set slow cooker to high and add asparagus on top and put lid back on. The thicker the asparagus, the longer it will take.
  • 7-optional but recommended: 5 minutes before the time is over, remove the chicken thighs, place on a baking sheet and put under the broiler on high for 3-5 minutes or until the skin is golden.
  • 8-Enjoy!

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh lemon juice and thyme. If you don't have fresh thyme, you can use 1 teaspoon of dried thyme.
  • If you don't have a slow cooker, you can make this recipe in a Dutch oven over low heat. Just simmer the chicken for 6-8 hours, or until it is cooked through.
  • Serve the chicken with rice, potatoes, or your favorite side dish. You can also add vegetables to the slow cooker with the chicken, such as carrots, celery, or onions.
  • This recipe is also great for making ahead of time. Simply cook the chicken in the slow cooker on low for 6-8 hours, or until it is cooked through. Then, let it cool completely and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When you're ready to serve, simply reheat the chicken in the slow cooker on low for 2-3 hours, or until it is warmed through.

Conclusion:

This slow cooker lemon and thyme chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. The chicken is cooked to perfection in a flavorful lemon and thyme sauce, and it is sure to please the whole family. So next time you're looking for a simple and delicious slow cooker meal, give this recipe a try.

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