Slow Cooker Creamy Lemon Chicken

I love a good slow cooker recipe. I feel like now that school has started and life is just busier, a delicious and easy slow cooker meal is what everyone needs! This Slow Cooker Creamy Lemon Chicken is covered in a creamy sauce made with plenty of lemon, butter and garlic! Serve the sauce over pasta, rice or even mashed potatoes for an easy, beyond delicious dinner!

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 6 hrs

Total Time 6 hrs 15 mins

Cooking Method: Slow Cooker

Courses: Dinner

Difficulty: Beginner

Servings: 6

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Description

This Creamy Lemon Chicken is an ultra flavorful comfort-food entrée that’s easy to make in your slow cooker! Tender chicken breasts are cooked in a buttery lemon garlic sauce that can be served over cooked pasta, rice or mashed potatoes! This will be a hit for the whole family!

Ingredients

1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Ground Black Pepper
3 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
2 tbsp Butter
15 oz Chicken Broth ((Chicken Stock))
6 tbsp Lemon Juice
4 clove Garlic (minced)
1 Lemon (zested)
3 tbsp Onion (diced)
1 tsp Parsley (fresh, chopped)
8 oz Cream Cheese (softened)
1 lb Pasta (cooked)

Instructions

1
In a small bowl, mix together the oregano, salt, and pepper. Rub the mixture into chicken.
2
Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Brown chicken in butter for 3 to 5 minutes on each side. Place chicken in a slow cooker sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. Or use a crockpot liner... I LOVE using these! When everything's done and leftovers are put away, just pull the whole liner out and dispose in the garbage. Easy clean up!
3
In the same skillet (don't rinse it out - everything that is left in that pan will add flavor!), mix the chicken broth, lemon juice, and garlic. Bring the mixture to boil. Pour over the chicken in the slow cooker. Add the lemon zest and diced onion on top of the chicken.
4
Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours or low for 5-6 hours. Add the parsley to the slow cooker 15 to 30 minutes before the end of the cook time.
5
About 15 minutes before you're ready to serve, remove the chicken and place on a serving platter. Add the cream cheese to the juice in the crock pot and whisk until smooth. Let cook on high heat for 15 minutes so that it can thicken up. The sauce will still be on the thin side, so to make the sauce thicker, mix together 1 teaspoon cornstarch with 1 teaspoon cold water and whisk into sauce.
6
Serve over cooked pasta. Your favorite pasta noodle will work! I like to use Rotini or Penne. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 666kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g22%
Total Carbohydrate 93g31%
Dietary Fiber 4g16%
Sugars 5g
Protein 41g82%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Serve with lemon wedges and a sprinkling of fresh chopped parsley.

Add capers during the last 15 minutes of cooking for some extra zing! YUM!

Serve the creamy lemon butter chicken sauce over rice, pasta or mashed potatoes for a great meal!

Use leftovers for chopping up and adding to salads!

Keywords: Slow Cooker, Easy, Lemon Chicken

Read it online: https://hautesimplicity.com/recipe/slow-cooker-creamy-lemon-chicken/