Slow Cooker Lemon Chicken
Slow Cooker Lemon Chicken (AKA: The Meal That Makes Your House Smell Like You Have Your Life Together)
If you’ve ever wanted a dinner that tastes like sunshine, requires almost zero effort, and somehow creates its own gravy, welcome. This Slow Cooker Lemon Chicken is creamy, buttery, tangy, and absurdly comforting—made with chicken breasts and a slow cooker that does most of the emotional labor for you.
This is the kind of recipe that makes people think you planned ahead, when really you just dumped things into a crockpot and walked away like a culinary genius.
Why You’ll Love This Slow Cooker Lemon Chicken
- Bright, lemony flavor without being sour.
- Butter makes everything better (science).
- Slow cooker does the work while you live your life.
- Chicken stays juicy, tender, and shred-worthy.
- The sauce turns into a creamy lemon gravy that wants to be poured on everything.
Making Slow Cooker Lemon Chicken
First, melt 6 tablespoons of butter and set it aside. Try not to drink it. We need it later.
Next, place the 4 chicken breasts directly into your slow cooker. No browning. No drama. Just vibes.
Then, whisk like you mean it. In a bowl, whisk together the chicken broth and cornstarch. Whisk until smooth—no lumps allowed. Lumps know what they did.
Time to Build the Lemon Dream Sauce. Stir into the bowl:
- Half and half
- Lemon juice
- Garlic
- Salt, pepper, thyme, oregano, paprika
Finally, stir in that melted butter like the hero it is.
Lastly, pour and walk away. Pour the lemon butter mixture over the chicken. Cover the slow cooker and let time do its thing.
Cooking Times (Because Slow Cookers Have Opinions)
- LOW (preferred): 6–7 hours
- HIGH: 3–4 hours
Slow cookers vary slightly, like people, so adjust as needed. Chicken is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
To Shred or Not to Shred (That Is the Question)
Once cooked, you have options:
- Leave the chicken whole (very elegant)
- Shred into rough chunks (excellent sauce coverage)
- Shred completely so the self-made lemon gravy gets everywhere
All options are correct, so choose your chaos.
What to Serve with Lemon Chicken
This creamy lemon chicken is begging to be spooned over:
- Mashed potatoes
- Rice
- Pasta
- Roasted vegetables
- A spoon (no judgment)
Basically, if it can carry sauce, it qualifies.
For more amazing Slow Cooker recipes:
Look no further than right HERE. I’ll pop you over, no charge. You’ll find more chicken recipes, some for beef and pork, and even a soup or two. Oh, there’s a Cheesy Ham Au Gratin and a 5 Cheese Spinach Artichoke Dip, too. Yumsters!
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Slow Cooker Lemon Chicken
Equipment
- 1 Slow Cooker
Ingredients
- 6 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted
- 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 4 1/2 Tbsp. cornstarch
- 1/2 cup half and half
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (from approx. 3 lemons)
- 1 1/2 tsp. garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. dried thyme
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
- 1/8 tsp. paprika
Instructions
- Melt the butter, then set aside to cool. Place chicken breasts into slow cooker.
- In bowl, whisk together chicken broth and cornstarch until smooth. Stir in half and half, lemon juice, garlic, salt, thyme, oregano, pepper, and paprika. Add melted butter. Pour over chicken. Place cover on slow cooker.
- Cook on LOW (preferred method) for 6-7 hours, or on HIGH for 3-4 hours.
- Leave chicken whole, shred it, or somewhere in between. Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Slow Cooker Lemon Chicken
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