Crock Pot Creamy Lemon Chicken

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Crock Pot Creamy Lemon Chicken slow cooks for an easy and delicious dinner. The lemon flavor in this chicken will have you loving every single bite! Serve with pasta or rice and a vegetable for a complete meal. 

Creamy lemon chicken is delicious chicken full of Italian and lemon flavor made in the Crock Pot. Life-in-the-Lofthouse.com

We’ve been back from Hawaii for two days and I’m still jet-lagged. Ugh. That four hour time difference has been rough adjusting back to. I heard that coming back from the west is harder on you than the east. Not sure why but I have to agree. Anyway, so my friendly little crock pot has saved me again for super easy dinners I can just throw together. This Crock Pot Creamy Lemon Chicken was one of them. This chicken was not only delicious but so simple to make with only one extra step.

When I say extra step I’m referring to the browning or blackening of the chicken first. I know a lot of people don’t like doing this in crock pot recipes, but I assure you it is worth it! It adds SO much extra flavor to this wonderful lemon chicken. 😀 This is definitely a new favorite at our house. The entire family enjoyed every last bite! Serve it with rice or pasta for one fabulous meal!

Creamy lemon chicken is delicious chicken full of Italian and lemon flavor made in the Crock Pot. Life-in-the-Lofthouse.com

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT MY CREAMY LEMON CHICKEN:

This was AMAZING! My picky picky picky husband who has the palate of a toddler even loved it!! :). Prepared this ahead of time, threw it in the freezer, and then during the week threw it in the crock pot. We ate it over rice. It was delicious! Thanks for sharing the recipe. I would love to have this in my regular monthly rotating menu!” – Michelle

I made this for supper the other night and my mom was asking for the recipe before we even finished eating! I served it with baby potatoes and rainbow carrots with lemon garlic seasoning. I will for sure be making this one again!” -Michelle T. 

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Creamy lemon chicken is delicious chicken full of Italian and lemon flavor made in the Crock Pot. Life-in-the-Lofthouse.com
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Crock Pot Creamy Lemon Chicken

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 5 hours 50 minutes
Servings 6
Author Holly

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 small yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 ½ cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon grainy mustard
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Instructions

  • Sprinkle each side of chicken with Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Set aside. In a large skillet, over medium high heat, melt butter with olive oil. Add onion and garlic to skillet and saute for about 2 minutes.
  • Move onions and garlic to the side of the pan and add seasoned chicken to skillet. Cook chicken for 2 to 3 minutes, on each side, until nicely browned. Stir chicken, onions and garlic together then carefully transfer to the crock pot. Pour in chicken broth.
  • Cover and cook on low heat for 3 to 4 hours OR on high heat for 2 to 3 hours. (Internal temperature of chicken needs to reach 165 degrees F.) Remove chicken and cover to keep warm.
  • Add heavy cream, mustard and lemon juice to crock pot and whisk. To thicken sauce whisk in 1 tablespoon cornstarch. Place chicken back in the crock pot. Cover with lid and cook another 30 minutes or until sauce thickens a little. Uncover and stir. Add additional salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve chicken with creamy lemon sauce and enjoy!

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21 thoughts on “Crock Pot Creamy Lemon Chicken

  1. This was AMAZING! My picky picky picky husband who has the palate of a toddler even loved it!! :). Prepared this ahead of time, through it in the freezer, and then during the week through it in the crock pot. We ate it over rice. It was delicious! Thanks for sharing the recipe. You should also consider partnering with Once A Month Meals. I would love to have this in my regular monthly rotating menu!

  2. I made this for supper the other night, my mom was asking for the recipe before we even finished eating! I served it with baby potatoes and rainbow carrots with lemon garlic seasoning. I will forsure be making this one again!

    1. I haven’t used this recipe in an instant pot. Only a slow cooker/ crock pot. If I ever do I will update the recipe to include those directions.

  3. This was really good! I didn’t have time to use the crock pot in time so after searing the chicken, I put it in the oven for 14 minutes at 400 degrees then topped with the cream sauce. I served it with a side of spaghetti squash and a salad. Will make again! Thanks for sharing.

  4. If i use bone in chicken thighs and bake in the oven, how do i need to adapt the RECIPE? Use less chicken stock and make the SAUCE after putting the chicken in the oven? Then pour over the chicken near thd rnd of baking time?

  5. I made this for dinner and my husband loved it. I added lemon zest for a richer lemon flavor. I also added an additional tablespoon of cornstarch to thicken the sauce. Great and simple recipe.

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