Description
Bright, creamy, and melt-in-your-mouth tender — this Slow Cooker Creamy Lemon Chicken is pure weeknight magic. With zesty lemon, garlic, and herbs simmered in a luscious sauce, it’s an effortless comfort dish that tastes like sunshine in every bite.
Ingredients
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 lemon (zested and juiced)
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp paprika (optional)
1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (to thicken)
Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika.
2. In a skillet, sear chicken lightly in butter for 2–3 minutes per side (optional for flavor boost).
3. Transfer chicken to the slow cooker.
4. In a bowl, whisk together chicken broth, cream, Parmesan, garlic, lemon juice, zest, and Italian seasoning.
5. Pour mixture over chicken.
6. Cover and cook on LOW for 5–6 hours or HIGH for 2 1/2–3 hours, until chicken is tender.
7. Remove chicken and whisk in cornstarch slurry to thicken sauce.
8. Return chicken to the pot and coat with creamy lemon sauce.
9. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.
Notes
🍋 Secret 1: Use fresh lemon juice for brightness — bottled won’t compare.
🧄 Secret 2: Add extra garlic for bold, savory depth.
🧀 Secret 3: Stir in more Parmesan for a thicker, richer sauce.
🥦 Secret 4: Serve with roasted veggies or broccoli to soak up the sauce.
💛 Secret 5: Double the sauce — you’ll want to pour it over everything!
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 5 hrs
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: slow cooker lemon chicken, creamy lemon chicken, crockpot chicken, easy weeknight dinner, lemon garlic chicken