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Slow Cooker Lemon and Rosemary Chicken

This Slow Cooker Lemon and Rosemary Chicken is full of flavour and fall off the bone tender. Made with fresh lemon zest, fresh rosemary sprigs and a few herbs and spices. A great mid week family dinner the whole family will love.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time8 hours
Total Time8 hours 5 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: North American
Keyword: chicken, lemons, slow cooker recipes, spring recipes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 502kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chicken thighs bone in and skin removed
  • zest of one lemon
  • 6 sprigs rosemary
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 8 cloves garlic peeled and left whole
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, combine the olive oil with the thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
  • Place the chicken in the slow cooker and coat with the spice rub.
  • Sprinkle over lemon zest. Tuck the garlic cloves and the rosemary springs between the chicken thighs.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6 - 8 hours. Check chicken at the half way point and baste with pan juices.
  • Serve with pan juices with your favourite sides.

*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.

Notes

  • Cook on low 6 - 8 hours
  • Cook on medium 4 - 6 hours
  • Cook on high 3 - 4 hours
Nutrition Facts
Slow Cooker Lemon and Rosemary Chicken
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 502 Calories from Fat 342
% Daily Value*
Fat 38g58%
Saturated Fat 10g63%
Trans Fat 1g
Cholesterol 222mg74%
Sodium 757mg33%
Potassium 485mg14%
Carbohydrates 2g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 37g74%
Vitamin A 192IU4%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 25mg3%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.