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A sizzling lemon garlic chicken breast cooking in a skillet, surrounded by fresh herbs and spices

Lemon Garlic Chicken

Shred leftover slow cooker chicken and freeze in 2-cup portions. It’s ready for tacos, salads, soups, and sandwiches all week.
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Lemon slices for garnish

Method
 

  1. Add butter on top of the chicken.
  2. Brown the chicken in a skillet for about 3-5 minutes per side.
  3. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours.
  4. Mix lemon juice, minced garlic, and chicken broth in a bowl.
  5. Once done, remove chicken and garnish with lemon slices.
  6. Place browned chicken in the slow cooker.
  7. Pour the mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker.
  8. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.