Slow-Cooker Creamy Lemon Herb Chicken
Tender chicken simmered in a creamy lemon herb sauce made right in the slow cooker. It’s rich, zesty, and perfect for weeknights or dinner parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 4–5 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear chicken on both sides until golden brown. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic and onions until soft. Add chicken broth and deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits.
- Pour the onion mixture into the slow cooker. Add lemon juice, zest, thyme, and rosemary.
- Place the seared chicken into the slow cooker and cover.
- Cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until chicken is tender.
- Stir in the heavy cream during the last 15 minutes of cooking. If thicker sauce is desired, mix in the cornstarch slurry and let it simmer until slightly thickened.
- Serve with sauce spooned over the top and garnish with fresh herbs.
Notes
- Searing the chicken first adds rich flavor and texture.
- Add the cream at the end to prevent curdling.
- Adjust lemon to taste depending on your preferred level of brightness.
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