Easy Crockpot Lemon Garlic Chicken & Carrots
A comforting slow-cooked dish featuring tender chicken thighs and carrots, infused with lemon and garlic for a burst of flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Total Time: 375 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 4 pieces Chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
- 4 cloves Fresh garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 pieces Carrots (sliced thick)
- 1 medium Yellow onion (quartered)
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Begin by placing your chicken thighs in a large bowl. Pat them dry with paper towels and season generously with salt, black pepper, and dried oregano.
- Stir Together the Marinade: In a separate bowl, combine the minced garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil.
- Marinate the Chicken: Pour the garlic-lemon mixture over the seasoned chicken thighs, ensuring they are well-coated.
- Slice and Arrange the Vegetables: Wash and chop your carrots into thick slices. Quarter the yellow onion. Layer them at the bottom of the crockpot.
- Combine in the Crockpot: Place the marinated chicken thighs over the vegetables and pour the chicken broth around them.
- Set and Forget: Cover your crockpot and set it on low heat for about 6 hours.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle fresh parsley over the top before serving.
Notes
Don’t rush the marinating step; it’s key for maximum flavor. You can skip it if you’re short on time, but marinating enhances the dish significantly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg