LEMON CHICKEN WITH BASIL

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No matter when I eat it, this tangy slow-cooked chicken reminds me of summer meals with friends and family. -Deborah Posey, Virginia Beach, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h5m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
2 medium lemons
1 bunch fresh basil leaves (3/4 ounce)
2 cups chicken stock
Additional grated lemon zest and chopped basil, optional

Steps:

  • Place chicken breasts in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Finely grate enough zest from lemons to measure 4 teaspoons. Cut lemons in half; squeeze juice. Add zest and juice to slow cooker., Tear basil leaves directly into slow cooker. Add chicken stock. Cook, covered, on low until meat is tender, 3-4 hours. When cool enough to handle, shred meat with 2 forks. If desired, stir in additional lemon zest and chopped basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 337mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 37g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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