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Slow Cooker Creamy Lemon Herb Chicken

This slow cooker creamy lemon herb chicken comes out moist and tender and is perfect for tossing with pasta. Think all the creaminess of an Alfredo sauce minus the cheese.

Slow Cooker Creamy Lemon Herb Chicken garnished with fresh herbs and lemon wedges on a platter next to a cup with sauce
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
2 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings


  • 1/2     cup reduced sodium chicken broth

  • 2 cloves garlic, smashed

  • 3/4 cup heavy cream

  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning

  • 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided

  • 3 (10 to 12 ounces) chicken breasts, halved horizontally to get 6 cutlets

  • 1/2 tespoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided

  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch


  • (lemon wedges optional)

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients. 

    Slow Cooker Creamy Lemon Herb Chicken ingredients on a counter

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  2. Stir together chicken broth, garlic, heavy cream, Italian seasoning, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a 4- to 5-quart slow cooker.

    Hand pouring heavy cream into a slow cooker with garlic, broth and herbs

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  3. Season chicken on both sides with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium. Working in batches, sear half of the chicken until browned, 3 minutes each side. 

    Chicken breasts cooking in a pan on a burner, next to raw chicken on a plate

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  4. Remove chicken from skillet and place in slow cooker. Repeat with remaining oil and chicken. Cover and cook on low for 2 to 3 hours or until the chicken registers 165 degress F (74 degrees C) on an instant read thermometer. 

    Chicken and sauce cooking in a slow cooker

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  5. Using tongs, transfer chicken and garlic cloves to a serving platter. 

    Tongs removing chicken from a slow cooker with sauce and chicken on a plate

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  6. Whisk together lemon juice and cornstarch in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Add cooking liquid to the bowl; microwave for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes or until thickened, stirring every 30 seconds. Stir lemon zest into sauce.

    Hand whisking lemon sauce in a glass bowl

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  7. Serve chicken with lemon sauce and lemon wedges, if desired. Enjoy!

    Slow Cooker Creamy Lemon Herb Chicken and a lemon wedge on a plate and on a platter next to a cup with sauce

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

385 Calories
20g Fat
3g Carbs
45g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 385
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g 26%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 154mg 51%
Sodium 451mg 20%
Total Carbohydrate 3g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 45g 90%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 47mg 4%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 422mg 9%

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

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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