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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.

Crockpot lemon chicken is so light and refreshing for a great meal. The creamy lemon sauce is delicious over the chicken and pasta for an easy dinner idea.
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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.

Lemon chicken on spaghetti noodles on a plate

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.
Lemon chicken on spaghetti noodles on a plate

Ingredients for Crock Pot Lemon Chicken:

Lemon chicken on spaghetti noodles on a plate

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.
Adding the brown chicken to the slow cooker
  • Step 2 – Add chicken and good seasonings – Add the chicken to the slow cooker. Top with the all of the seasonings.
Adding the seasoning to the lemon chicken
  • 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.
Topping the chicken with butter and fresh lemon
  • 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 in the crock pot with sauce

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.
Lemon chicken on spaghetti noodles on a plate

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.
Lemon chicken on spaghetti noodles on a plate

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.

Lemon chicken on spaghetti noodles on a plate

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Crock pot Lemon Chicken

4.96 from 24 votes
Crockpot lemon chicken is so light and refreshing for a great meal. The creamy lemon sauce is delicious over the chicken and pasta for an easy dinner idea.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings 6
Cuisine American
Course Main Course
Calories 532

Ingredients

  • 6 chicken breasts boneless and skinless
  • 8 tablespoons butter divided
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
  • 2 lemons juiced
  • 2 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 cup half and half
  • 2 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • In a large skillet brown the chicken in 2 tablespoons butter.
  • Place in the slow cooker. Season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning.
  • Top with the minced garlic and butter (cut into pieces)
  • Squeeze the lime juice over the top.
  • Cover and cook on low for 5 hours.
  • Then in a small bowl whisk together the cornstarch in the half and half.
  • Stir in the crock crock and cook on high for 1 hour.
  • Serve over angelhair pasta with parmesan cheese and more fresh lemons.

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Nutrition Facts

Calories 532kcal, Carbohydrates 8g, Protein 56g, Fat 30g, Saturated Fat 17g, Cholesterol 211mg, Sodium 1068mg, Potassium 954mg, Fiber 1g, Sugar 1g, Vitamin A 807IU, Vitamin C 22mg, Calcium 270mg, Iron 1mg

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  1. 5 stars
    I made this and it was super easy and delicious!!!! Thank you. Will make this again.

  2. 5 stars
    This was delicious and really easy! I made it in the crockpot. I’ve tried other versions but this recipe is the best!

  3. So sorry it’s not clear. I updated the recipe. I add the minced garlic in the crock pot with the butter. Thank you!

  4. Sounds delicious!
    I may have missed it; when do you add the garlic? I would assume sautee it first them add to the Crock-Pot? Thank you!

  5. Sounds flavourful and yummy. Leon is surely going to add extra zing to the chickens.