Crock pot Lemon Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
6 hrs
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Total Time
6 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
532 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Crock pot Lemon Chicken
Description
This slow cooker Lemon Chicken recipe begins by browning boneless, skinless chicken breasts in butter, developing a golden crust. The chicken is then transferred to a crock pot where it is seasoned with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and fresh minced garlic, and topped with additional butter pieces. Fresh lemon juice is squeezed over the chicken to impart a bright citrus flavor that will deepen during slow cooking.
Cooking on low for about five hours results in extremely tender chicken infused with lemon and herb scents. After the slow cook, a mixture of cornstarch and half and half is whisked together and stirred into the crock pot, which is then cooked on high for an additional hour to thicken the sauce. Parmesan cheese is added last, melting into a creamy, savory finish that complements the lemon and garlic notes.
This dish is served over angel hair pasta, creating a balanced meal of tender chicken, lightly acidic lemon sauce, and rich cheese. Fresh lemon slices may be added for garnish or extra citrus brightness.
Ingredients
- 6 chicken breast boneless and skinless
- 8 tablespoons butter divided
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 lemon juiced
- 2 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1 cup half and half
- 2 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
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.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 532 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 532kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 56g | 112% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Cholesterol | 211mg | 70% |
| Sodium | 1068mg | 45% |
| Potassium | 954mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 807IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 270mg | 27% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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