Weeknights just got even easier with this slow cooker creamy lemon chicken dinner. Chicken breasts are simmering in the most delicious sauce made with cream, chicken stock, butter and garlic.
Lemon chicken in the slow cooker is a meal you can feel good about feeding your family. Big on flavor and taste, pure comfort food at its best! Slow cooker lemon herb chicken can be served over pasta, rice or even mashed potatoes.
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❤️ Why You'll Love It
- An easy dish that goes with just about anything.
- A set it and forget it slow cooker meal.
- Perfect for the whole family.
- Comfort creamy chicken dinner.
Creamy lemon chicken is a crazy good and easy to make crock pot dinner. A meal even your pickiest of eaters will enjoy. After 15 minutes of easy prep, set your crock pot to cook for the next 2-4 hours and soon you will have the most delicious chicken dinner.
📝 Ingredients
Note: This is an overview of the ingredients. You'll find the full measurements and instructions in the recipe card (printable) at the bottom of the page.
🥄 Instructions
Note: This is an overview of the instructions. The detailed instructions are in the recipe card below.
- Sprinkle each chicken breast with salt and pepper on both sides and set aside. In a small bowl, mix together flour and Italian seasoning. Dredge each chicken breast on both sides in the flour mixture.
- In a non-stick skillet over medium high heat add olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter. Add chicken and brown on each side. Remove chicken from pan and place in your slow cooker.
- Add the remaining butter to the pan, sauté garlic for just 30 seconds. Pour stock, lemon juice, lemon zest and heavy cream scraping the bottom of the pan and cook for a minute or two.
- Pour the cream sauce over, cover and cook on high for 2 hours or on low for 3-4 hours.
💡 Amira's Tips
- If you have large chicken breasts, cut them lengthwise in half.
- It would be helpful to flatten the chicken breasts with a meat mallet to make them equally thick.
- Taste the sauce when it is done, if you need more spices or lemon juice add more to your liking.
🧺 Storage
Place leftover creamy lemon chicken in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
🍽️ Serve With
- Slow cooker creamy lemon chicken goes fabulous with a side of of your favorite veggies or a side salad.
- Serve over tender noodles or rice.
- Add a side of garlic bread to make the meal more filling.
👩🍳 Variations
- Try adding some capers towards the end for a slow cooker chicken piccata like dish.
- You might want to add some mushrooms too.
- Throw in a handful of fresh thyme, rosemary or even dill. All go wonderful with this lemon garlic chicken.
💬 FAQs
Yes, this lemon chicken comes out incredibly tender as it cooks slowly in a creamy flavorful sauce with chicken broth, cream and seasonings.
You may think leaving the chicken in the crockpot will continue to soften the chicken but actually the opposite is true and that's why it's important to follow the recipe and check for doneness. Overcooking chicken in your crock pot may make the meat tough.
Check doneness by using a meat thermometer. Chicken breasts are done at 165°F. Know that the chicken will continue to cook while it's sitting in the slow cooker, even if you turn it off.
It will depend on the size and weight of the chicken breasts that you use, but most times it will be about 4-6 chicken breasts.
📣 Related Recipes
- This chicken and mashed potato recipe combines the comfort of chicken pot pie with the creaminess of mashed potato. It is one of my dear friend's signature recipes.
- For a comforting and satisfying meal that's packed with flavor and wholesome ingredients, try this delicious chicken broccoli ziti recipe that will become a family favorite in no time!
- Instant Pot Chicken and Rice Soup is a warm and comforting dish done in minutes for a delicious warm meal. Tender chicken, rice and vegetables cooked in flavorful broth for the perfect dinner to warm you up.
More Slow Cooker Recipes
- Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese is the right answer when spicy comfort food craving hits.
- This Slow Cooker Corned Beef without Cabbage is a delicious recipe that is perfect for any time of the year. The crockpot makes corned beef melt in your mouth tender.
- Transform game day into a flavor explosion with this hands-off crockpot buffalo chicken pasta.
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Slow Cooker Creamy Lemon Chicken
Equipment
- 1 skillet
- 1 slow cooker
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken breast skinless boneless
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- ⅓ cup all purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 Tablespoons butter divided
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- ½ cup chicken stock
- Juice and zest of one lemon more to your liking
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Parmesan cheese optional
Instructions
- Sprinkle each chicken breast with salt and pepper on both sides and set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix together flour and Italian seasoning.
- Dredge each chicken breast on both sides in flour mixture.
- In a non stick skillet over medium high heat add olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter.
- Add chicken and brown on each side.
- Remove chicken from pan and place in your slow cooker.
- Add the remaining butter to the pan, sauté garlic for just 30 seconds. Pour stock, lemon juice, lemon zest and heavy cream scrapping the bottom of the pan and cook for a minute or two.
- Pour the cream sauce over, cover and cook on high for 2 hours or on low for 3-4 hours.
- Garnish with parmesan cheese and serve.
Notes
- If you have large chicken breasts, cut them lengthwise in half.
- It would be helpful to flatten the chicken breasts with a meat mallet to make them equally thick.
- Please check the nutrition disclaimer policy.
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