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Doubled the sauce and only used 4 breasts, added in some paprika. Definitely a keeper!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-05-31","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"knollbrookcook"},"reviewBody":"This turned out great. It is a very nice flavour combo and you can vary it a bit by using different types of seasoned salt. I will be making it again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-01-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"pattiejean"},"reviewBody":"I love cooking chicken in my slow cooker. This chicken was moist, tender, and full of flavor. I used chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts, as I had those on hand. Delicious served with rice-definitely will make again!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-08-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"modestcook"},"reviewBody":"Made this as written. My wife said it was ok, I didn't care for the sauce. I won't make this again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-04-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Shelly654"},"reviewBody":"I used chicken thighs. The chicken was very tender, but not really much flavor in the sauce. I won't make this again.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-05-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"patriciamarshall"},"reviewBody":"I browned in a pan then cooked in pressure cooker for 20 minutes turned out great","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-02-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Ladyplus7"},"reviewBody":"Followed recipe as written, so pleased I did. Wonderful flavor, moist, just mouth-watering. During last hour of cooking, I added baby carrots to cook, during the last ten minutes I added noodles. Everything was saturated with that wonderful lemon , garlic flavor. A definite keeper.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-05-12","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"ClydeParrott"},"reviewBody":"Use an instant read thermometer to check. When chicken gets to 165 degrees, it's done. .time is not a good measure.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-04-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"ErinGreene"},"reviewBody":"Made according to recipe, except I used vegetable stock in place of the water to add more flavor. AMAZING!!! This is my new favorite chicken recipe! (even better than fried in my book)","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-04-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"LindaJohnson"},"reviewBody":"Easy and YUMMY!!! Roasted potatoes with it. Thank you!! Will DEFINITELY make again and again!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-04-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"JudyVanauken"},"reviewBody":"Tried it over the rice and it was dry. So next time I used 2 chicken breasts and 3_boneless thighs, added 2Tbsp of butter, the Lemon juice but instead of the seasonings substituted a package of dry Italian salad dressing. Made a nice sauce for my pasta.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-06-03","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"TheDix"},"reviewBody":"I used skinned, boneless breast filets and cooked on low for about 3 hours. Chicken was overcooked, a bit dry. Flavor is wonderful. I added baby carrots for the last hour but had to steam them separately to get them soft. When I make this again I will cook smaller pieces of chicken for a shorter time, maybe 2 hours. The taste is great and the recipe is just so easy!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-04-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"nesta85way"},"reviewBody":"If you eat it over rice, it needs a sauce. It is too dry. I used boneless chicken breasts and increased the seasoning a great deal, and I shredded the chicken to go over the rice. It was just too dry, but the seasoning is absolutely delicious. Next time, I may just skip the rice, but I'd rather keep it with an actual sauce.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-09-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"JenCooks1"},"reviewBody":"Made this for dinner last night and it was outstanding. Absolutely use the spinach... I had a box of frozen spinach; just thawed it a bit in the microwave, and added it with its liquid to the slow cooker. I also added a can of cream of chicken soup, and used boneless skinless chicken thighs. Lemon makes the dish. I have a newer slow cooker, and it just took 4 hours on low; would have been fine at 3 hours, because the chicken is already slightly browned and mostly cooked when it goes in the cooker. Think the cream of chicken, or cream of mushroom soup will keep this from being dry. It was fall-apart good, and full of flavor. I served it over whole wheat spaghetti. Big fan of this recipe with these slight modifications.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-01-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Amyche"},"reviewBody":"I love this recipe, I've made it many times. I like to substitute real lemons in for the lemon juice. I find that real lemons have a softer taste than store bought juice. I usually cut 1 lemon in half, squeeze out the juice from one half and then cut the other half in slices and throw them in too.Recently I tried this recipe in a clay baker, and it turned out fabulous as well. I wouldn't hesitate to do it in the oven again. I agree with another comment, that it doesn't hurt to add additional other ingredients, while keeping the lemon the same, but either way it's great!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-03-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"chsmoak"},"reviewBody":"Made it exactly to recipe but used thighs as we love dark meat. Was a hit.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-02-24","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"bmarana"},"reviewBody":"Excellent! Made a few times. Reminds me of an Italian chicken we use to order at an Italian restaurant in the U.P. of Michigan","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-08-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Alyssalou"},"reviewBody":"I made this last night and it was amazing with a few modifications. I used boneless skinless chicken breasts and followed a few of the reviews on the recipe. I used less lemon juice because I didn't want the lemon to be too overpowering. I sauteed fresh mushrooms and spinach in the lemon\/water mixture. I then poured that over the chicken in the crockpot and added a can of cream of mushroom soup. I added the soup because I wanted more sauce to serve over rice. I also only cooked it for 3 hours on low in my crockpot. The chicken was very moist and flavorful. I think I have a new favorite recipe!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-01-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"mtuttle"},"reviewBody":"We liked it, but the recipe is a little confusing. My chicken breasts are not 12 ounces - not even close. So the cooking time is too long. I would suggest with the smaller chicken breasts to cook only about 2 1\/2 hours. Mine was done at that point. Much longer and it dries out.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-07-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"jmkasprak"},"reviewBody":"I've learned that today's slow cookers are a lot hotter than the old ones. With that in mind, I cut back the time to about 4 hours and had a moist, flavorful chicken. The cooking juices would make a flavorful gravy or base to soup.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-08-13","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"scotland1"},"reviewBody":"This is my go to recipe. DELICIOUS.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-01-29","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"peacharmadillo"},"reviewBody":"Good flavored chicken. We use it for boneless skinless breasts diced for salads and change the toppings. It goes well with roasted corn and beans and marinated tomatoes and zucchini. I don't keep seasoned salt in the house so instead I sprinkle chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, pepper and oregano on before browning. The hardest part is not eating it off the cutting board before packing it up. I also notice it cooked through after about three hours in the crockpot.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-05-30","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"fgrover12"},"reviewBody":"I plan to make this recipe this week but I like using chicken thighs.for their flavor and moistness. I will let you know how it turns out. I did make this recipe with chicken thighs and it turned out great. I floured and browned the thighs so the sauce had some body to it. I cooked it on the stove in my dutch kettle slowly since my crock pot is too large for the four thighs I cooked. 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