Lemon Chicken with Basil

Ingredients

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

Directions

1. Place chicken breasts in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Finely grate enough zest from lemons to measure 4 teaspoons; cut lemons in half and squeeze juice. Add zest and juice to slow cooker.
2. 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.