Description
Slow Cooker Creamy Lemon Herb Chicken features tender boneless chicken breasts cooked slowly to perfection, infused with fresh rosemary, garlic, and lemon zest, and finished with a luscious creamy lemon sauce. This comforting and flavorful dish is ideal for an easy, hands-off dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Herb Mixture
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 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 Thickening
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 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 the butter and brown the chicken breasts for 3-5 minutes on each side until golden but not cooked through.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add the diced shallot, minced garlic, and chopped rosemary to the slow cooker or skillet. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and softened.
- Transfer to Slow Cooker: If you sautéed in the skillet, transfer the chicken and aromatics mixture to the slow cooker now.
- Add Liquids and Seasoning: Pour in the chicken broth, stir in the lemon zest, and season with salt and pepper.
- Slow Cook the Chicken: Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked through.
- Remove Chicken: Carefully remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and set aside on a plate; cover to keep warm.
- Prepare the Sauce: Turn the slow cooker’s sauté function on again or transfer the cooking liquid to a large skillet over medium heat. In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry.
- Thicken the Sauce: Add the heavy cream and cornstarch slurry to the cooking liquid. Cook and stir for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens to a creamy consistency.
- Serve: Drizzle the creamy lemon herb sauce over the chicken breasts. Garnish with additional fresh rosemary if desired. Enjoy your comforting meal!
Notes
- This recipe is perfect for a hands-off meal with tender, flavorful chicken and a rich lemon herb sauce.
- If your slow cooker doesn’t have a sauté function, browning the chicken and sautéing the aromatics in a skillet is recommended for enhanced flavor.
- The cornstarch slurry helps thicken the sauce to a lovely creamy texture.
- Adjust salt if using salted butter in the browning step to avoid oversalting.
- Serve with steamed vegetables, rice, or mashed potatoes to complement the creamy sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 326 kcal
- 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
