Slow Cooker Lemon Chicken

Prep Time: 15 minutes    Cook Time: 2½-3 hours

Ingredients:

• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
• 2 lbs skinless, boneless chicken breast
• 2 Tablespoons butter
• ¼ cup water
• 1 cup chicken broth
• ½ cup white wine
• 3 Tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• Optional: carrots, onion, celery

Directions:

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the oregano, salt, garlic powder, paprika, and ground pepper. Wash the chicken breasts and pat dry, then rub the spice mixture into the chicken.

2. Melt the butter over medium heat and brown the chicken (about 3-5 minutes each side). Then place the chicken into the slow cooker.

3. In the same skillet, heat the water, chicken broth, wine, lemon juice, and garlic. Bring it to a boil and then pour the mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker.

4. Cover and cook for 2 ½-3 hours on high, or 6 hours on low. You can also add carrots, onion, celery, and other veggies into the slow cooker, too!

5. Remove the chicken from the broth and serve over rice or pasta!