Slow Cooker Creamy Lemon Chicken

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🍋 Slow Cooker Creamy Lemon Chicken

Tender, juicy chicken simmered in a rich, velvety lemon cream sauce — bright, comforting, and full of flavor.

📝 Description

Slow Cooker Creamy Lemon Chicken is the perfect balance of savory and citrusy. The chicken slowly cooks in a creamy garlic-lemon sauce that becomes smooth and luxurious. The fresh lemon slices add brightness while keeping the dish light and refreshing.

Perfect served over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes.

🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)

  • 1 cup chicken broth

  • 1 cup heavy cream

  • 3 tbsp butter

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • Juice of 1 large lemon (about 3 tbsp)

  • Zest of 1 lemon

  • 1 tsp salt

  • ½ tsp black pepper

  • ½ tsp Italian seasoning

  • 2 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (for thickening)

Optional:

  • Lemon slices for garnish

  • Fresh parsley

  • ½ cup grated Parmesan

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Prepare Slow Cooker
    Lightly grease the slow cooker.

  2. Add Chicken
    Place chicken in bottom. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.

  3. Add Liquids
    Pour in chicken broth, heavy cream, lemon juice, zest, and garlic.

  4. Add Butter
    Place butter pieces on top.

  5. Cook

    • LOW: 5–6 hours

    • HIGH: 2½–3½ hours
      Chicken should reach 165°F internally.

  6. Thicken Sauce
    Mix cornstarch with water. Stir into sauce and cook 15–20 minutes until thickened.

  7. Garnish & Serve
    Add lemon slices and parsley before serving.

🍽 Servings

  • Serves: 4–6

  • Serving size: 1 chicken breast with sauce

🥗 Nutritional Information (Approx. Per Serving)

  • Calories: 480

  • Protein: 38g

  • Fat: 34g

  • Carbohydrates: 6g

  • Sodium: 620mg

(Varies depending on cream used.)

💡 Tips for Best Results

✔ Don’t overcook to prevent dry chicken
✔ Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor
✔ Add spinach during last 20 minutes
✔ For lighter version, use half-and-half
✔ Brown chicken first for extra depth

📌 Notes

  • Naturally gluten-free

  • Rich but balanced flavor

  • Great for meal prep

  • Stores 3–4 days refrigerated

  • Freezer-friendly (without cream thickener)

🌟 Benefits

  • High-protein meal

  • Bright, fresh flavor

  • One-pot convenience

  • Family-friendly

  • Elegant enough for guests

❓ Q & A

Q: Can I use milk instead of cream?
Milk is thinner — sauce won’t be as rich.

Q: Can I use chicken thighs?
Yes, thighs stay very juicy.

Q: Why is my sauce thin?
Add cornstarch slurry or simmer uncovered.

Q: Can I make it dairy-free?
Use coconut cream as substitute.

Q: What sides pair best?
Rice, pasta, mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or crusty bread.

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