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Slow cooker creamy lemon herb chicken served with fresh herbs and lemons on a rustic table

The Ultimate Slow Cooker Creamy Lemon Herb Chicken

Discover the best Slow Cooker Creamy Lemon Herb Chicken! Achieve perfectly tender chicken and a rich, lemon-infused sauce with minimal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 shallot or yellow onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Optional: yellow potatoes, carrots, seasonings
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Slow Cooker: I use a 6-quart Crock-Pot, but any similar size will work.
  • 1 Large Skillet: Essential if your slow cooker doesn't have a sauté function.
  • 1 Small Mixing Bowl: For whisking that cornstarch slurry.
  • 1 Digital Meat Thermometer: To make sure your chicken is perfectly cooked and safe.

Method
 

  1. Prep vegetables if using and place in slow cooker
  2. Brown seasoned chicken in butter for 2-3 minutes per side
  3. Deglaze pan with broth, scraping up bits
  4. Add aromatics, lemon zest, and seasonings to slow cooker
  5. Cook on high 3-4 hours or low 6 hours until chicken reaches 165°F
  6. Create cornstarch slurry and thicken sauce with cream
  7. Serve chicken with sauce and garnish

Notes

Browning the chicken first maximizes flavor
Chicken thighs stay juicier in slow cookers
Fresh herbs provide better flavor than dried
Every slow cooker cooks differently, so adjust timing as needed