Skinny Slow Cooker – Lemon Basil Chicken With Carrots
This lemony herbal flavored chicken pairs perfectly with brown rice or another whole grain. For a little extra flavor, cook your grains in no-sugar added chicken broth (follow package directions).
Serving Size: 1/2 cup | Calories: 165 | Previous Points: 4 | Points Plus: 4 | Total Fat: 5 gm | Saturated Fats: 1 gm | Trans Fats: 0 gm | Cholesterol: 53 mg | Sodium: 79 mg | Carbohydrates: 3 gm | Dietary fiber: 1 gm | Sugars: 1 gm | Protein: 26 gm
Ingredients
- 5 raw, boneless, skinless chicken breast (approximately 8 oz. each)
- 1/4 cup chicken broth, no sugar added
- 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 1 tbsp. dry basil
- 4 medium carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
Directions
Place the carrots in the bottom of the slow cooker and put everything else on top of them.
Cook on low for 4-5 hours, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of at least 165 degrees F.
The chicken should shred easily when it's done.
Shred chicken and serve by itself or over whole grains of choice.
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This is my all time favorite Skinny Ms Slowcooker recipe!!! It's simple, easy and combines some of my favorite flavors -Lemon & Basil! It does pair nicely with whole grain & wild rice!
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how many people does this serve….I am attempting to figure out my Weight Watchers points….?
Deere, Servings = 6.
I made this for my husband last night and it was not good! Way too lemon tasting and made my mouth have a very strange aftertaste
Jessica, It is lemony. Sorry you and your husband didn't enjoy.
could you put other veggies? if so how would you alter it?
Elizabeth, Sure…just add any of your favorite veggies on the bottom of the slow cooker, add chicken and other ingredients on top. YUM!