Slow Cooker Lemon Pepper Chicken

Name: Slow Cooker Lemon Pepper Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 h
Total time: 5 h 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (2 to 3 pound) whole chicken, giblets removed; ¼ cup butter, softened; 1 teaspoon lemon pepper; 1 (1-inch thick) slice of lemon; 2 cloves garlic, lightly crushed, or more to taste; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 teaspoons seasoned salt; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 pinch cracked black pepper to taste

Rating: 4.29 stars

120 Ratings
85 Reviews
22 Photos

A whole chicken is seasoned with lemon pepper, garlic, and thyme, then slow-cooked to perfection.

By loisln77

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Recipe Summary

prep:

15 mins

cook:

5 hrs

total:

5 hrs 15 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 4 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

1 (2 to 3 pound) whole chicken, giblets removed
¼ cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon lemon pepper
1 (1-inch thick) slice of lemon
2 cloves garlic, lightly crushed, or more to taste
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons seasoned salt
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 pinch cracked black pepper to taste

Directions

Step 1

Rinse chicken, pat dry with paper towels, and use your fingers to loosen the skin over the breast and thighs.

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Step 2

Stir butter and lemon pepper in a small bowl and insert seasoned butter beneath the loosened skin using a teaspoon. Push butter from spoon using the skin. Place lemon slice and garlic cloves into the chicken cavity.
Step 3

Place chicken into a slow cooker. Rub skin with olive oil and sprinkle seasoned salt, thyme, and cracked black pepper over the bird.
Step 4

Cook on High for 3 hours; reduce heat to Low and cook until chicken is very tender and an instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a thigh, not touching bone, reads at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C), 2 to 3 more hours. If desired, cook bird on Low setting 6 to 8 hours.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

526 calories; protein 38.6g 77% DV; carbohydrates 1.9g 1% DV; fat 39.7g 61% DV; cholesterol 151.7mg 51% DV; sodium 773.1mg 31% DV. Full Nutrition

Reviews (85)

Most helpful positive review

StrawberrySmoothie

01/18/2013

This was excellent. The chicken turned out tender and moist. The lemon pepper flavor was lacking (compared to the lemon pepper chicken I get at my local grocery store) but who knows what kind of fake chemicals they are using so I prefer to make my own. I put bell peppers onion peppers and carrots in the cooker underneath the chicken to make a complete meal. Read More

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(210)

Most helpful critical review

flahardy5

03/28/2013

This chicken was very moist but it lacked flavor. Read More

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(14)

120 Ratings

5 star values: 72
4 star values: 26
3 star values: 12
2 star values: 5
1 star values: 5

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StrawberrySmoothie

01/17/2013

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Cinemom

01/15/2013

This was the most amazing chicken I have ever made...I did change a few ing. I substituted basil for the thyme and a half an orange for the lemon and it was out of this world!!! Read More

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(176)

MsMica

01/10/2013

... this was crazy delicious!! Read More

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ChefAl

02/23/2013

I doubled the lemon pepper for stronger flavour added 1/2 cup water and used boneless skinless chicken breasts. Served with rice and asparagus. The family loved it. Simple and delicious. Read More

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(84)

DJC

06/23/2013

I have made this in a slow cooker so many times. Try adding rosemary with the lemon slices and salt and pepper and a little garlic. Excellent!!!!!!!!!!!!!I never add any liquid to my chicken and it comes out so moist every time. Good recipe. Everyone I have told to fix it this way was never disappointed. Read More

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JakiiRSM S.

06/23/2013

This is a good start to something delicious. Use a good half of large lemon sprig of fresh rosemary and a sprig of fresh sage along with other ingredients. I brown my chicken first before putting into crock pot. Looks much more tempting and gives more flavor! Read More

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CajunDee

07/01/2013

This was outstanding. I used a 4 to 5 pound chicken so I added 4 tbs more of butter and about half tbs more of lemon pepper. I also seasoned it with basil and some slap ya mama cajun seasoning instead of seasoned salt. I used about half a large lemon. I squeezed a little on the chicken and cut the rest and put inside the cavity. I did add 2 garlic cloves (smashed) under the skin of the chicken. I also added a sprig of fresh Rosemary. Cooked on high for 3 hours and low for 2 hours. Read More

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darlie

02/08/2013

This was FABULOUS!!!!! I used a lot of extra lemon pepper because we like it. I would recommend this to anyone. EASY and delicious!!! Read More

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Elizabeth

03/30/2013

I used a little more of everything as recommended by some of the reviewers. I cooked it on low. I was asked to make THIS for Easter dinner instead of a ham or turkey. It was a HUGE hit with family members. Read More

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flahardy5

03/28/2013

This chicken was very moist but it lacked flavor. Read More

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Nutritional Information

Slow Cooker Lemon Pepper Chicken

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Calories: 525.6

% Daily Value *

protein: 77 %

carbohydrates: 1 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 2 %

sugars:

fat: 61 %

saturated fat: 71 %

cholesterol: 51 %

vitamin a iu: 13 %

niacin equivalents: 92 %

vitamin b6: 37 %

vitamin c: 6 %

folate: 3 %

calcium: 5 %

iron: 15 %

magnesium: 13 %

potassium: 10 %

sodium: 31 %

thiamin: 10 %

calories from fat:

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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StrawberrySmoothie

01/17/2013

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Cinemom

01/15/2013

This was the most amazing chicken I have ever made...I did change a few ing. I substituted basil for the thyme and a half an orange for the lemon and it was out of this world!!!

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(176)

MsMica

01/10/2013

... this was crazy delicious!!

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(127)

ChefAl

02/23/2013

I doubled the lemon pepper for stronger flavour added 1/2 cup water and used boneless skinless chicken breasts. Served with rice and asparagus. The family loved it. Simple and delicious.

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(84)

DJC