Creamy Lemon Herb Chicken Slow Cooker Recipe
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 2 to 3 hours
Yields: 4 servings
Are you ready for a culinary adventure that will leave you feeling like a king (or queen)? Look no further than this Slow Cooker Creamy Lemon Herb Chicken recipe!
This dish is a game-changer, folks! Imagine tender, juicy chicken breasts smothered in a rich, creamy sauce infused with the brightness of lemon and the subtlety of herbs. It’s like a party in your mouth!

To start, gather all your ingredients and get ready to get your cook on! In a 4- to 5-quart slow cooker, stir together chicken broth, garlic, heavy cream, Italian seasoning, and a pinch of salt. Yes, it’s that easy!
Next, season those chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper. Heat some olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, and sear those chicken breasts until they’re golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Remove them from the skillet and place them in the slow cooker. Repeat with the remaining oil and chicken.

Cover that slow cooker and cook on low for 2 to 3 hours, or until the chicken reaches 165 degrees F. Trust me, the wait will be worth it!
While the chicken is cooking, whisk together lemon juice and cornstarch in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Add the cooking liquid to the bowl and microwave for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, or until thickened, stirring every 30 seconds. Stir in that lemon zest for an extra burst of flavor!

Finally, serve that chicken with the creamy lemon sauce and a sprinkle of lemon wedges, if desired. Get ready for a flavor explosion that will leave you wanting more!

So, what are you waiting for? Get cooking and indulge in this Slow Cooker Creamy Lemon Herb Chicken recipe that’s sure to become a new favorite!

Printable Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- 1. In a slow cooker, stir together chicken broth, garlic, heavy cream, Italian seasoning, and a pinch of salt.
- 2. Season chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper.
- 3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear the chicken breasts until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side.
- 4. Remove the chicken from the skillet and place it in the slow cooker. Repeat with the remaining oil and chicken.
- 5. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 2 to 3 hours, or until the chicken reaches 165 degrees F.
- 6. While the chicken is cooking, whisk together lemon juice and cornstarch in a medium microwave-safe bowl.
- 7. Add the cooking liquid to the bowl and microwave for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, or until thickened, stirring every 30 seconds.
- 8. Stir in lemon zest for extra flavor.
- 9. Serve the chicken with the creamy lemon sauce and a sprinkle of lemon wedges, if desired.
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