Slow Cooker Creamy Lemon Herb Chicken
Tender chicken cutlets are slow-cooked in a creamy sauce brightened with lemon juice and zest, garlic, Italian seasoning, and black pepper. The rich, lightly citrusy sauce is thickened with cornstarch and makes an easy dinner spooned over pasta, with lemon wedges for extra brightness.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook2 hrs
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Slow Cooker Creamy Lemon Herb Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 34
- Heart Health
- 69
- Metabolic
- 14
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients.
- 2
Stir together chicken broth, garlic, heavy cream, Italian seasoning, and salt in a 4- to 5-quart slow cooker.
- 3
Season the chicken on both sides with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, sear half of the chicken until browned, 3 minutes per side.
- 4
Remove the chicken from the skillet and place it in the slow cooker. Repeat with the remaining oil and chicken. Cover and cook on low for 2 to 3 hours or until the chicken registers 165 degrees F (74 degrees C) on an instant-read thermometer.
- 5
Using tongs, transfer the chicken and garlic cloves to a serving platter.
- 6
Whisk together lemon juice and cornstarch in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Add the cooking liquid to the bowl; microwave for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes or until thickened, stirring every 30 seconds. Stir the lemon zest into the sauce.
- 7
Serve the chicken with lemon sauce and lemon wedges, if desired.
- Calories 297.27 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 33.05 g Good Source 66%
- Carbohydrate 2.19 g 1%
- Total Fat 16.09 g High 21%
- Saturated Fat 6.59 g High 33%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 117.77 mg High 39%
- Sodium 133.55 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 0.17 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 0.12 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 25.12 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 0.95 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 38.4 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 0.72 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.72 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Slow Cooker Creamy Lemon Herb Chicken is made with 11 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 2 hrs 15 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Cornstarch, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 297.27 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Slow Cooker Creamy Lemon Herb Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Cornstarch, Garlic, Heavy Cream. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Slow Cooker Creamy Lemon Herb Chicken?
- About 2 hrs 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 2 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 297.27 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Slow Cooker Creamy Lemon Herb Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Slow Cooker Creamy Lemon Herb Chicken healthy?
- Slow Cooker Creamy Lemon Herb Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 297.27 calories and 33.05 g of protein, or 66% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 133.55 mg (6% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.59 g (33% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk, Corn and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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