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Slow cooker meal with frozen chicken breasts and simple ingredients

Slow Cooker Lemon Orange Chicken

A quick and flavorful slow cooker chicken dish made with frozen chicken breasts, lemon butter sauce, and orange juice, perfect for busy nights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pounds frozen boneless skinless chicken breasts Use frozen for convenience.
  • 1 cup prepared lemon butter sauce or lemon garlic butter marinade A good quality sauce enhances flavor.
  • 1 cup orange juice Feel free to switch with lime juice for variation.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Place the frozen chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
  2. Pour the lemon butter sauce over the chicken.
  3. Pour the orange juice around the chicken.
Cooking
  1. Cover and cook on LOW for 5 to 6 hours or on HIGH for 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 hours until the chicken is cooked through.
  2. Shred the chicken and stir it back into the sauce.
  3. Let it sit on WARM for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Best served over rice or pasta. Garnish with fresh herbs and pair with steamed vegetables or salad. Store leftovers in the fridge for 3-4 days or freeze for 2-3 months.