Creamy Crockpot Lemon Pepper Chicken
Crockpot Lemon Pepper Chicken is an easy dinner that's tangy and flavorful with plenty of lemony goodness and a creamy sauce. Great over rice or pasta.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 443kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts boneless and skinless
- ½ cup butter divided
- ¾ teaspoon coarse salt
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 lemons juiced and zested about ¼ cup lemon juice & 1-2 Tablespoons zest
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 Tablespoon water
- 1 cup half and half
Instructions
- In a large skillet melt ¼ cup butter over medium high heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, lemon pepper and Italian seasoning. Add to skillet.
- Brown for about 4-6 minutes per side.
- Spray the inside of the crockpot with nonstick spray. Place chicken in the bottom.
- Sprinkle with lemon juice, lemon zest and garlic. Pour in chicken stock then scatter the remainder of the butter, cut in cubes, over the top.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. (LOW IS BEST)
- 30 minutes prior to finishing cooking, combine cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water in a small bowl. Whisk in half and half.
- Remove the chicken from the crockpot and pour the cream-cornstarch mixture into the crockpot. Stir well. Return chicken to crockpot and continue to cook for 30 more minutes on high.
- Plate chicken, I like to put it over rice or pasta, and drizzle sauce over it. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
STORING/FREEZING
Storing: Allow the chicken and sauce to cool to room temperature. Place it in an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Freezing: Allow the chicken and sauce to cool to room temperature. Place it in a freezer-safe container and store it in the freezer for up to 4 months. Thaw it in the fridge overnight. Note the cream sauce may separate some after it is defrosted.
Nutrition
Calories: 443kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 156mg | Sodium: 1006mg | Potassium: 609mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 982IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 1mg
