Slow Cooker Lemon Garlic

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🐟🍋🧈 Slow Cooker Lemon Garlic Salmon Packets
Tender salmon and green beans cook together in fragrant lemon-garlic butter juices. Five simple ingredients for a delicious dinner wrapped in foil! 🤤✨
⏱️ Prep Time: 15 minutes
🔥 Cook Time: Approximately 1½ hours on HIGH
🍽 Servings: 4
🛒 Ingredients

  • 4 raw boneless, skinless salmon fillets, approximately 6 oz (170 g) each
  • 12 oz (340 g) thin fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 4 tablespoons (57 g) butter, divided into 4 pats
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely grated into a paste
  • 8 thin lemon slices—exactly TWO per packet
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 4 large sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil
    👩‍🍳 Instructions
    1️⃣ PREPARE THE INGREDIENTS
    Use fresh or fully thawed salmon. Pat the fillets dry. Season the salmon and green beans lightly with salt and black pepper.
    2️⃣ LAYER THE GREEN BEANS
    Lay out the 4 foil sheets. Divide the green beans evenly among them, arranging each portion lengthwise in a shallow bed.
    3️⃣ ADD THE SALMON
    Place ONE whole salmon fillet over each portion of green beans.
    4️⃣ ADD GARLIC, BUTTER, AND LEMON
    Divide the garlic paste evenly over the salmon. Top each fillet with one butter pat and exactly TWO lemon slices.
    5️⃣ SEAL THE PACKETS
    Bring the foil edges together and fold securely, then seal the ends. Leave a little space inside for steam while keeping the buttery juices contained.
    Keep the beans underneath, salmon above them, and lemon slices on top.
    6️⃣ SLOW COOK
    Arrange all 4 sealed packets snugly in a 6-quart slow cooker, with the folded seams facing upward. Make sure the lid closes completely.
    Cover and cook on HIGH for approximately 90 minutes, beginning to check around 60 minutes. The salmon must reach at least 145°F (63°C) in its thickest part, and the beans should be tender. Cooking time varies by slow cooker and fillet thickness.
    7️⃣ OPEN AND SERVE
    Transfer each cooked packet to a plate, keeping it upright. Carefully unfold the top seam and open the foil outward to release the hot steam.
    Keep the foil base flat so the salmon stays intact over the beans, with its two lemon slices on top. Serve directly in the opened foil with the lemon-garlic butter juices.
    💡 Tip:
    Use similarly sized salmon fillets and thin green beans so the portions cook evenly. Check early to keep the salmon moist.

🍋🧄 Slow Cooker Lemon Garlic Chicken

Tender, juicy chicken slow-cooked to perfection in a rich, buttery lemon garlic sauce with fresh herbs! Every bite is packed with bright lemon flavor, savory garlic, and delicious buttery juices. An easy, comforting family dinner that tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen! 🤤🍋🧄

⏱️ Prep Time: 15 minutes 🔥 Cook Time: 5–6 hours on LOW or 3–4 hours on HIGH 🍽️ Servings: 6

🛒 Ingredients

  • 2½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or chicken breasts)
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 large lemon, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon cornstarch + 2 tablespoons cold water for thickening the sauce

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the Chicken: Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt, black pepper, paprika, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and oregano.

2. Make the Lemon Garlic Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, fresh lemon juice, melted butter, olive oil, and minced garlic until well combined.

3. Load the Slow Cooker: Arrange the seasoned chicken in a single layer inside the slow cooker. Pour the lemon garlic butter mixture evenly over the chicken.

4. Add Fresh Lemon: Arrange the lemon slices over and around the chicken for extra citrus flavor.

5. Slow Cook: Cover with the lid and cook on LOW for 5–6 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is tender and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.

6. Thicken the Sauce (Optional): If you prefer a thicker sauce, remove the chicken and whisk together cornstarch and cold water. Stir into the cooking juices, cover, and cook on HIGH for another 10–15 minutes.

7. Finish and Serve: Return the chicken to the sauce if removed. Spoon plenty of that delicious buttery lemon garlic sauce over the top. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley.

🍽️ What to Serve With It

  • Creamy garlic mashed potatoes
  • Fluffy steamed white rice
  • Buttered egg noodles
  • Roasted green beans
  • Steamed broccoli
  • Warm homemade dinner rolls
  • Roasted baby potatoes

💡 Helpful Tips

  • Extra Flavor: For deeper flavor, quickly sear the chicken in a hot skillet before adding it to the slow cooker.
  • Fresh Lemon: Freshly squeezed lemon juice gives the sauce a brighter, fresher taste.
  • Juicier Chicken: Chicken thighs are especially delicious in this recipe because they stay tender during slow cooking.
  • Don’t Overcook: Check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer and cook until it reaches 165°F.
  • Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3–4 days.

❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

It’s incredibly easy to prepare, uses simple pantry ingredients, and creates a flavorful homemade sauce that makes every bite delicious. Just add everything to your Crock-Pot, let it cook, and come back to a warm, comforting dinner!

🤤 Would you serve this lemon garlic chicken over mashed potatoes or fluffy rice? Tell me in the comments!

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