Crock Pot Low Calorie Lemon Chicken
Transform your weeknight dinners with this flavorful Crock Pot Low Calorie Lemon Chicken recipe, a light and zesty dish that's as easy to prepare as it is delicious. Tender boneless, skinless chicken breasts are slow-cooked to perfection in a tangy blend of fresh lemon juice, garlic, and low-sodium chicken broth, infused with aromatic oregano and thyme. The crock pot does all the work, keeping the chicken juicy and full of flavor, while the optional touch of red pepper flakes adds a subtle kick. This low-calorie, protein-packed meal is perfect for health-conscious eaters and pairs beautifully with steamed vegetables or whole grains. Garnished with fresh parsley and ready in just a few hours, it's the ideal hands-off recipe for busy days.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 0.5 cups Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 0.5 cups Chicken broth (low sodium)
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 whole Lemon slices
- 1 teaspoons Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoons Dried thyme
- 0.25 teaspoons Red pepper flakes (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
Begin by prepping the chicken breasts. Trim off any excess fat and pat them dry with a paper towel.
Mince the garlic cloves and slice the lemon into thin rounds.
In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice, chicken broth, olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried thyme, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper. Whisk the mixture until well-combined.
In the bottom of a crock pot, layer half of the lemon slices.
Place the chicken breasts over the lemon slices in a single layer.
Pour the lemon juice and broth mixture evenly over the chicken, making sure the chicken is well-coated.
Layer the remaining lemon slices on top of the chicken.
Cover the crock pot with the lid and set it to cook on low heat for 4-5 hours, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the crock pot and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Garnish the chicken with freshly chopped parsley and serve with your favorite low-calorie side dishes, such as steamed vegetables or brown rice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1346 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 39.9 g | 51% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.2 g | 46% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 592 mg | 197% | |
| Sodium | 1772 mg | 77% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19.0 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.5 g | ||
| Protein | 218.3 g | 437% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 145 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 8.1 mg | 45% | |
| Potassium | 2082 mg | 44% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
