Slow-Cooker Lemon-Pepper Chicken Thighs with Broccolini

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What if you could have tender, slow-cooker chicken thighs and crisp Broccolini to feed four with 10 minutes of hands-on time and eight common ingredients? Now, you can, and here's the recipe to prove it. Garnish with fresh oregano leaves and additional kosher salt and black pepper, if desired.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
3 hrs 30 mins
Total Time:
3 hrs 40 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon black pepper

  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest, plus 3 tablespoons fresh juice (from 2 lemons)

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano

  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt

  • 8 bone-in, skinless chicken thighs (about 2 pounds)

  • ½ cup unsalted chicken stock

  • 8 lemon slices (from 1 lemon)

  • 1 pound fresh Broccolini, trimmed (about 3 bunches)

Directions

  1. Stir together the pepper, lemon zest, oregano, and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt in a small bowl. Rub the chicken with the lemon-pepper mixture. Place in a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker. Add the stock and lemon juice to the slow cooker. Top evenly with the lemon slices. Cover and cook on LOW 1 hour and 30 minutes. Uncover the slow cooker and place the Broccolini on top of the chicken. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cover and cook until the chicken and vegetables are tender, about 2 more hours.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

292 Calories
11g Fat
10g Carbs
37g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 2 chicken thighs, 1 1/2 cups Broccolini
Calories 292
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 10g 4%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 37g 74%
Total Fat 11g 14%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Sodium 548mg 24%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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