Description
Slow Cooker Creamy Lemon Herb Chicken is a comforting and flavorful dish made with tender chicken breasts simmered in a creamy, zesty lemon herb sauce. Perfect for busy days, it pairs beautifully with rice, pasta, or veggies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- 1 tablespoon water (if using cornstarch)
- Fresh parsley or thyme, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sear the chicken for 2-3 minutes on each side (optional, for flavor).
- Place chicken in the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, whisk together chicken broth, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, thyme, basil, and oregano. Pour over chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until chicken is tender.
- Remove chicken and set aside. Stir in heavy cream.
- Optional: Mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl and stir into the sauce. Cook on high for 15–20 minutes until thickened.
- Return chicken to the slow cooker, spoon sauce over the top, and warm through.
- Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half or evaporated milk instead of heavy cream.
- This dish goes well with mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables.
- Add a few slices of lemon on top before cooking for extra citrus flavor.
- Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: slow cooker chicken, creamy lemon chicken, crockpot chicken, lemon herb chicken, easy dinner recipe