Crock Pot Lemon Chicken Recipe

Crock Pot Lemon Chicken is so light and refreshing for a great meal with very little work. The creamy lemon sauce is delicious over the chicken and pasta for a tasty meal that is super easy.

Crock Pot Lemon Chicken Recipe:

This delicious Crock pot Lemon Chicken is so hearty and delicious and no one will believe how easy this dinner is. This entire meal is so filling and delicious but light enough to enjoy anytime of the year. I love meals like this because the crockpot does all the work.

The fresh lemon and half and half combine with all of the seasonings for a really amazing cream sauce. We love to serve over spaghetti noodles but you can serve with a side of roasted vegetables.

Thanks to the slow cooker doing all of the work, you can enjoy this meal even during the week. You will love coming home to dinner ready to enjoy. We love the lemon flavor this chicken has.

What to Serve with Slow Cooker Lemon Chicken:

• Pasta – This slow cooker creamy lemon chicken is amazing with any type of pasta. We normally serve it over angel hair pasta but you can use anything you prefer. Try this Lemon Spaghetti for a delicious addition to this lemon chicken.
• Roasted Vegetables – Add an easy vegetable side dish and dinner is all ready to enjoy. We love these delicious roasted green beans with the lemon  chicken.  They only take a minute to prepare and they are so yummy.
• Asparagus – This recipe is also good with  oven roasted asparagus.  Just keep it simple.
• Garlic Bread – Make a side of homemade garlic bread to soak up all the lemon flavored sauce.
• Rice – Serve this lemon chicken over white rice or cauliflower rice for a low carb options.
• Zucchini Noodles – This would be delicious over zucchini noodles with a side of roasted potatoes.

Ingredients for Crock Pot Lemon Chicken:

• Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
• Butter
• Salt and Pepper
• Italian Seasoning
• Lemon (Check out Best Substitute for Lemon Juice – also, see How to Zest a Lemon)
• Minced Garlic
• Half and Half
• Cornstarch
• Parmesan Cheese

How to Make Crock Pot Lemon Chicken:

• Step 1 – Brown Chicken – In a large skillet, brown the chicken in butter. Brown the chicken until it is golden brown.

• Step 2 – Add chicken and good seasonings – Add the chicken to the slow cooker. Top with the all of the seasonings.

• Step 3 – Top with Butter – Add the pieces of butter on top of the chicken.

• Step 4 – Add lemon juice – Squeeze the lemon juice over the top of the chicken. This makes it really amazing. We love using fresh lemon for this crockpot chicken recipes.

• Step 5 – Cover and Cook – Cover and cook on low for 5 hours.

• Step 6 – Mix Corn starch – Get a small bowl and whisk together the cornstarch in the half and half.

• Step 7 – Stir in Crock Pot – Add to the crock pot during the last hour. Stir everything together.

• Step 8 – Season – Salt and pepper to taste.
  
• Step 9 – Serve and Enjoy – Serve over angel hair pasta with parmesan cheese and more fresh lemons.

Lemon Chicken Crock Pot Recipe Tips:

• Cook Chicken – For the best flavor, we like to brown the chicken before adding to the crock pot. This allows for the chicken texture to have a crispy texture and then slow cooked for a juicy center.
• Adding Ingredients – Add the ingredients after adding in the chicken.
• Cooking Chicken – We recommend cooking this recipe on low for about 5 hours or on high for 3 hours. This allows for the seasoning to really marinate in the chicken. Cook time may vary based on your slow cooker.
• Thicken Sauce – Adding in the corn starch slurry for the chicken to have a thicker sauce. This is great to serve over the noodles, rice, or potatoes. If you prefer, you can also use flour.
• Frozen Chicken – If you have frozen chicken, you will need to thaw it before cooking in the pan. But you can also skip the step of cooking it in the skillet. Then put the frozen chicken directly in the slow cooker.
• Serving – You can serve the lemon chicken as a whole piece. We like to shred the chicken and serve over noodles or rice. We like to pour the extra lemon sauce over the top for dipping our bread into.

Variation Ideas:

• Chicken Broth – For added flavor, you can cook the chicken in chicken broth or chicken stock. Lemon juice and chicken broth makes a delicious combination. We have even added in lemon zest to enhance the flavor.
• Seasoning – Feel free to change the seasoning in this recipe. You can add in oregano, italian dressing mix, and garlic cloves. We love to garnish with fresh parsley.
• Chicken – Instead of making this recipe with chicken breast. Feel free to substitute with boneless skinless chicken thighs or bone-in chicken thighs. Chicken tenderloins will also work for this recipe.

Can I Freeze this Recipe?

Yes, you can freeze this recipe. We love to double this recipe and then freeze in a freezer safe container. If stored properly the lemon chicken will last about 3 months.

When ready to serve, allow to thaw in the fridge overnight.

How to Store Leftovers:

If you have leftovers of crockpot lemon chicken, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The leftovers will stay fresh for up to 4 days. We actually think they taste better the next day.

As the ingredients really marinate together after being stored in the fridge.

When you are ready to serve, you can reheating in the microwave in 30 second intervals. Serve over pasta or shred and serve over your salads.

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Try these other crock pot chicken recipes:

• Crockpot Chicken and Stuffing Recipe
• Slow Cooker Lemon Garlic Chicken Recipe
• Easy Crock pot Chicken Vegetable Soup