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Easy Slow-Cooker Lemon Chicken | Creamy Weeknight Favorite


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  • Author: Amelia
  • Total Time: 5 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 5 servings 1x

Description

Tender chicken cooked in a slow cooker with a creamy lemon garlic sauce. Rich, flavorful, and easy to prepare.


Ingredients

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5 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided

½ teaspoon kosher salt

¼ teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Zest and juice of 2 lemons

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 cup half and half

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1 tablespoon chicken base (optional)


Instructions

1. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet.

2. Season and sear chicken for 4–6 minutes per side.

3. Transfer chicken to slow cooker.

4. Top with lemon juice, zest, garlic, and remaining butter.

5. Cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2.

6. Whisk half and half, cornstarch, and chicken base.

7. Stir cream mixture into slow cooker.

8. Cook on high for 1 more hour.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 hours
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1
  • Calories: 466
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 766mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 13g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 1g
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 50g
  • Cholesterol: 198mg