Crockpot 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
This delicious Crockpot 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!
The fresh lemon and half and half combine with all of the seasonings for a really amazing cream sauce. Yum!
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.
What to serve with slow cooker lemon chicken?
This slow cooker lemon chicken is amazing with any type of pasta. We normally serve it over angel hair pasta but you can use anything you prefer.
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.
This recipe is also good with oven roasted asparagus. Just keep it simple.
Ingredients for slow cooker lemon chicken:
- chicken breasts
- butter
- salt and pepper
- Italian Seasoning
- lemon (Check out Best Substitute for Lemon Juice – also, see How to Zest a Lemon)
- minced garlic
- half and half
- cornstarch
- Parmesan cheese
How to make crockpot lemon chicken:
In a large skillet, brown the chicken in butter.
Next, add the chicken to the slow cooker. Top with the all of the seasonings.
Add the pieces of butter on top of the chicken.
Squeeze the lemon juice over the top of the chicken. This makes it really amazing. We love fresh lemon!
Cover and cook.
Get a small bowl and whisk together the cornstarch in the half and half.
Add to the crock pot during the last hour. Stir everything together.
Salt and pepper to taste.
It is that easy to make crockpot lemon chicken.
The sauce is so delicious. Feel free to add chicken broth to the mixture if it is too thick for your preference.
My favorite feature is that you can lock the lid down. This is awesome for when you need to take the crockpot somewhere.
I often use the slow cooker to take dishes to potluck events and this feature is amazing! There are several others on sale here.
Another favorite is this programmable crock pot for when I am am not at home all day. I love coming home to a nice meal ready and waiting!
I also like to use crock pot liners to make clean up a breeze. These are worth every penny and save a ton of time.
Try slow cooker lemon chicken for a great meal.
This is such a delicious meal and so easy. Garnish with lemon slices and you are set. It is so pretty and a great meal to serve for company but simple enough for busy weeknights.
You can easily substitute other types of pasta. Linguine, bow tie, penne and more taste great and you can easily use whatever you have on hand.
Print this easy slow cooker lemon garlic chicken recipe below:
Crock pot Lemon Chicken
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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Try these other crock pot chicken recipes:
- Crockpot Chicken and Stuffing Recipe
- Slow Cooker Lemon Garlic Chicken Recipe
- Slow Cooker Cashew Chicken Recipe
- Crockpot Chicken Quesadillas Recipe
- Slow Cooker: Cilantro Lime Chicken Recipe
- The Best Crockpot Chicken Tacos Recipe – only 3 ingredients
- Easy Crock pot Chicken Vegetable Soup
Sounds flavourful and yummy. Leon is surely going to add extra zing to the chickens.
what is half and half? recipe looks amazing and easy
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!
So sorry it’s not clear. I updated the recipe. I add the minced garlic in the crock pot with the butter. Thank you!
My favorite go to lemon chicken recipe. I love this recipe and so easy and yummy to follow.
This was delicious and really easy! I made it in the crockpot. I’ve tried other versions but this recipe is the best!
10/10 so yummy!! I make this recipe at least once a month! ?
10/10 so yummy!! I make this recipe at least once a month!!