Clean Crockpot Lemon Pepper Chicken & Green Beans

Servings: 5–6 | Calories: ~420 per serving | Estimated Cost: ~$7–$9 total

This clean crockpot lemon pepper chicken and green beans is a light, comforting dinner made with whole ingredients and no seed oils. Bright lemon flavor and simple seasoning keep it fresh while the slow cooker does all the work.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Light but satisfying crockpot meal
• Clean, simple ingredients
• Fresh lemon flavor
• High-protein and filling
• Great for meal prep

Ingredients

• 2½ lbs chicken breasts or thighs
• 2 cups chicken broth
• Zest of 1 lemon
• Juice of ½ lemon
• 1½ tsp lemon pepper seasoning
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 12 oz fresh green beans, trimmed
• 1 tbsp butter

Instructions

• Add chicken and chicken broth to the crockpot.
• Add lemon zest, lemon juice, lemon pepper seasoning, salt, and pepper.
• Cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours.
• Shred the chicken gently.
• Stir in green beans and butter.
• Cook on HIGH for 20–30 minutes, until green beans are tender.
• Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

Clean Ingredient Notes

• Check lemon pepper seasoning for clean ingredients only.
• Fresh lemon provides flavor without heaviness.
• Butter is optional but adds comfort richness.

Substitutions & Variations

• Add potatoes for a fuller meal.
• Use asparagus instead of green beans.
• Serve over rice if desired.

Storage Instructions

• Refrigerate up to 4 days.
• Reheat with a splash of broth.
• Freezing not recommended due to green bean texture.