Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Slow Cooker Creamy Lemon Chicken Golden, a dish that transforms tender chicken breasts into a creamy, zesty delight. With its rich lemon-infused sauce and aromatic garlic, this recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Set it and forget it; your slow cooker does all the work while you enjoy the enticing aroma wafting through your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Place the seasoned chicken in the slow cooker. Add garlic, chicken broth, heavy cream, Dijon mustard, Italian seasoning, lemon juice, and zest.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken using two forks and mix it back into the sauce.
- Serve warm with rice or pasta, drizzled with extra sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg