Our lemon & thyme slow cooker chicken recipe is a recipe you’re going to want to bookmark right away! Whip it up in the morning and by dinnertime, you’ll have a whole house of delicious smells wafting in from the kitchen.

It’s great for the family and company alike. Lemon, thyme, and chicken, the perfect trio of flavors!

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Let’s make this lemon & thyme chicken slow cooker recipe

Our easy lemon & thyme slow cooker chicken recipe makes enough for 6 servings. We used chicken thighs in our recipe, but feel free to substitute with 6 breasts or 10-12 drumsticks. You could even use one whole cut-up chicken if you prefer.

For crispier skin, if you choose to leave it on as we did, just stick our slow cooker chicken under the broiler for a couple minutes.

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Lemon & Thyme Slow Cooker Chicken ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need to make this easy slow cooker recipe.

6 chicken thighs
1 lemon, cut into thin slices and then halved
1 lemon , cut into thin slices, for garnishing
3 Tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped, reserve 1 T for garnish
3 Tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, reserve 1 T for garnish
1 medium onion, halved and then cut into thin slices
drizzle of olive oil
1/2 cup water
salt and pepper, to taste

Directions to make lemon & tyme slow cooker chicken recipe

Step 1

Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper then place them in the slow cooker.

Step 2

Top with 2 Tablespoons thyme and parsley, the minced onion, and the lemon cut into thin slices and then halved.

Step 3

Add a drizzle of olive oil and 1/2 cup water.

Step 4

Cover slow cooker with lid. Cook for 4 hours on HIGH or 8 hours on LOW.

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How to serve lemon & Thyme slow cooker chicken recipe

Serve our slow cooker chicken with a vegetable, salad, and bread or rolls for a complete meal. Top with reserved parsley and thyme then add lemon slices on top of thighs.

Yield: 6 servings

Easy Lemon & Thyme Slow Cooker Chicken Recipe

Name: Easy Lemon & Thyme Slow Cooker Chicken Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 10 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Dinner
Ingredients: 6 chicken thighs; 1 lemon, cut into thin slices and then halved; 1 lemon , cut into thin slices, for garnishing; 3 Tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped, reserve 1 T for garnish; 3 Tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, reserve 1 T for garnish; 1 medium onion, halved and then cut into thin slices; drizzle of olive oil; 1/2 cup water; salt and pepper, to taste

Make dinner without comprising all your errands within the day with this easy and so yummy lemon & thyme chicken slow cooker recipe!

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 4 hours

Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes

Ingredients

6 chicken thighs
1 lemon, cut into thin slices and then halved
1 lemon , cut into thin slices, for garnishing
3 Tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped, reserve 1 T for garnish
3 Tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, reserve 1 T for garnish
1 medium onion, halved and then cut into thin slices
drizzle of olive oil
1/2 cup water
salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper then place them in the slow cooker.
Top with 2 Tablespoons thyme and parsley, the minced onion, and the lemon cut into thin slices and then halved.
Add a drizzle of olive oil and 1/2 cup water.
Cover slow cooker with lid. Cook for 4 hours on HIGH or 8 hours on LOW.

Notes

Serve our slow cooker chicken with a vegetable, salad, and bread or rolls for a complete meal. Top with reserved parsley and thyme then add lemon slices on top of thighs.

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So did you try making this easy lemon & thyme chicken slow cooker recipe? What did your family think?!