Slow Cooker Creamy Lemon Chicken Recipe for Busy Nights (9 Ingredients) High Protein Recipes Slow Cooker Chicken Recipes Dinner Gluten-free Fruit Low Sugar Recipes Low Carb Recipes

Chicken dinners happen weekly at my house. Chicken and the flavor of lemon are two of my favorite things, so this lemon chicken recipe is right up my alley! The fact that this creamy lemon chicken recipe is made for the slow cooker makes it perfect for busy night cooking. I love a slow cooker recipe with the option of cooking it on high or low, depending on how much time you have. 

To make this high-protein dinner recipe you only need nine simple gluten-free ingredients. Here is your shopping list for this lemon chicken recipe: boneless/skinless chicken breasts (you could use thighs if you prefer), lemons for zesting and juicing, unsalted butter, kosher salt, ground black pepper, dried Italian seasoning, half and half, fresh garlic, cornstarch and chicken base, which is an optional ingredient.

Serve the tender, juicy, lemony chicken for a high-protein dinner with rice and your favorite vegetable. Be sure to read about the health benefits of protein.

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 hours (on high) or 3 hours (on low)
Total Time: 5 hours and 10 minutes (high) or 3 hours and 10 minutes (low)
Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 5 - 6 boneless/skinless chicken breasts
• 2 lemons, juiced and zested
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (divided)
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup half and half
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon chicken base, optional (I use Better Than Bouillon brand)

Here's how to make it: 

1. Add butter to a large skillet (cast iron, ideally) and melt on medium-high heat. Sprinkle salt, pepper and Italian seasoning on the chicken and add it to the pan. Cook on each side for 4 to 6 minutes.
2. Add chicken to the slow cooker and cover it with lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic and the rest of the butter, cut into square pieces. Cook on low for 4 to 5 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours.
3. In a bowl, whisk together the half and half, cornstarch and chicken base, if using. Add the liquid to the slow cooker, mix all ingredients and cook an additional hour on high. Chicken is cooked through at 165 degrees F internal temperature on a food thermometer. Serve. Store any leftover chicken and sauce in an airtight container in the fridge.

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