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Crock Pot Creamy Lemon Chicken Breasts

This creamy, lemon-forward crock pot chicken recipe delivers incredibly tender chicken infused with garlic, butter, and bright citrus flavors — perfect for a cozy and satisfying family dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 5 people
Calories 589 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing bowl Large

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients

  • 5 Chicken Breasts
  • ½ teaspoon Coarse Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Pepper
  • ½ cup Butter divided
  • 1 ½ teaspoon Italian Seasoning
  • ¼ cup Chicken Broth low sodium
  • 2 teaspoon Chicken Bouillon
  • 3 cloves Garlic pressed or finely minced
  • 2 Lemons zested and juiced (about ¼ cup juice)
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or half and half
  • 1 tablespoon Corn Starch

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Season your chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  • Heat half the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken breasts about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
  • Transfer seared chicken to the crock pot.
  • In the same skillet, add remaining butter and sauté garlic for 1-2 minutes.
  • Pour in chicken broth, bouillon, lemon juice, and zest. Stir until smooth.
  • Pour the mixture over chicken in the crock pot. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours until chicken is tender and cooked through.
  • In the final 30 minutes, whisk heavy cream with corn starch and stir into the crock pot.
  • Cover and continue cooking to let sauce thicken.
  • Serve chicken whole or shredded with sauce over top.

Notes

For best results, sear the chicken before slow cooking. You can double the batch and freeze leftovers in portioned containers for easy reheating. Serve with pasta, mashed potatoes, or rice for a complete meal.