Slow Cooker Creamy Lemon Herb Chicken
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Slow Cooker Creamy Lemon Herb Chicken is perfectly tender chicken cooked low and slow, then topped with a silky, zesty cream sauce. Ideal for busy weeknights or meal prep.
- Prep time
- 15 minutes
- Cook time
- 4 hours
- Total time
- 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield
- 4 servings
Ingredients
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts 3 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 shallot, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon fresh chopped rosemary zest from 1 lemon 1 ½ cups chicken broth ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper ½ cup heavy cream 1 tablespoon cornstarchInstructions
- Brown chicken in butter (3–5 mins each side)
- Add shallot, garlic, and rosemary; cook for 2 minutes
- Add broth, lemon zest, salt, and pepper
- Cook on high for 3–4 hours or low for 6 hours
- Remove chicken and keep warm
- Transfer juices to skillet (or sauté mode)
- Stir in cream and cornstarch slurry
- Simmer for 5 minutes until thickened
- Pour sauce over chicken and serve
Notes
Pairs well with mashed potatoes, pasta, or roasted veggies. Store in an airtight container up to 4 days. Reheat gently to avoid curdling.Nutrition
- Calories
- 326
- Fat
- 22g
- Saturated fat
- 13g
- Sugar
- 2g
- Sodium
- 650mg
- Protein
- 26g
- Carbohydrates
- 5g
- Fiber
- 0.4g