Description
Slow Cooker Creamy Lemon Herb Chicken features tender boneless chicken breasts slow-cooked to perfection and smothered in a rich, creamy lemon and herb sauce, delivering a comforting and flavorful meal that’s easy to prepare and perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Seasonings
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Sauté Base
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter (can use salted, adjust salt accordingly)
- 1 shallot, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh chopped rosemary
- Zest from 1 lemon
Liquids and Thickener
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Brown the Chicken: If your slow cooker has a sauté function, turn it on. Otherwise, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add butter and brown the chicken breasts for 3-5 minutes on each side; they should be browned but not fully cooked.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add the diced shallot, minced garlic, and chopped rosemary to the slow cooker or skillet. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Transfer to Slow Cooker (if needed): If you used a skillet, transfer the browned chicken and the aromatic mixture into the slow cooker.
- Add Liquids and Season: Pour chicken broth into the slow cooker or skillet, stir in lemon zest, and season with salt and pepper.
- Slow Cook the Chicken: Cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6 hours until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Remove Chicken and Keep Warm: Take the chicken out of the slow cooker and set it aside on a plate. Cover to keep warm.
- Prepare the Sauce: Turn on the slow cooker’s sauté function again, or transfer the cooking juices to a skillet over medium heat. In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to make a slurry.
- Thicken the Sauce: Add the heavy cream and the cornstarch slurry to the cooking juices. Cook and stir for approximately 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Serve: Drizzle the creamy lemon herb sauce over the chicken breasts. Garnish with extra fresh rosemary if desired. Enjoy your meal!
Notes
- This recipe yields perfectly tender chicken with a vibrant lemon and herb cream sauce.
- Can be easily doubled for a larger crowd.
- Adjust salt if using salted butter to prevent over-seasoning.
- Serve with steamed vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice to complete the meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 326
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.4 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0.4 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg
