Description
Slow Cooker Creamy Lemon Herb Chicken features tender boneless skinless chicken breasts slow-cooked to perfection in a flavorful broth infused with fresh rosemary, garlic, shallots, and bright lemon zest, then topped with a rich and velvety lemon cream sauce. This comforting and easy recipe is perfect for a hands-off meal that delivers elegant flavors with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Herbs
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp fresh chopped rosemary
- Zest from 1 lemon
- 1 shallot, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Liquids and Seasonings
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter (can use salted, adjust salt accordingly)
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Sauce
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Brown the Chicken: If your slow cooker has a sauté function, turn it on. Otherwise, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the butter and brown the chicken breasts for 3-5 minutes on each side until golden, but not cooked through.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add diced shallot, minced garlic, and chopped rosemary to the slow cooker or skillet. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Transfer to Slow Cooker: If you used a skillet, transfer the browned chicken along with the garlic and rosemary mixture to the slow cooker.
- Add Broth and Season: Pour in chicken broth and stir in the lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Slow Cook Chicken: Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6 hours until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Remove Chicken: Take the chicken out of the slow cooker and place on a plate. Cover to keep warm.
- Make the Sauce: Turn on the sauté function on the slow cooker again or transfer the cooking juices to a skillet over medium heat. In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water to make a slurry.
- Thicken Sauce: Add the heavy cream to the slow cooker or skillet, then stir in the cornstarch slurry. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring often, until the sauce thickens.
- Serve: Drizzle the creamy lemon herb sauce over the chicken breasts. Garnish with additional rosemary if desired. Enjoy your meal!
Notes
- This recipe benefits from browning the chicken before slow cooking to build deeper flavor.
- If your slow cooker does not have a sauté function, using a skillet for browning and sauce reduction works perfectly.
- The lemon zest adds a bright, fresh element to balance the rich cream sauce.
- Covering the chicken while resting helps keep it moist and warm before serving.
- Garnish with fresh rosemary or lemon slices for an elegant presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 326 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.4 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0.4 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg
