Crockpot Lemon Garlic Chicken
If you’re craving something buttery, bright, and full of fresh lemon flavor, this Crockpot lemon chicken is the perfect choice. Tender chicken slow cooks in a garlicky lemon broth, creating a rich, flavorful sauce that’s truly the highlight. It’s an easy dinner that feels a little elevated without the extra effort—and one you’ll find yourself making again and again.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4-5 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 2 large lemons- one sliced and one zested and juiced
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon cold water
Instructions
- Season chicken on both sides with Italian seasoning, paprika, sea salt and ground black pepper.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and melt the butter. Add the chicken to the skillet and sear for 2-3 minutes per side to give color to the chicken (it will not be cooked through).
- Transfer the chicken to a 6 quart crockpot. Add the garlic and lemon slices.
- Mix the chicken broth, lemon zest and lemon juice together and pour over the chicken in the crockpot. Set the crockpot to low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours.
- Once the chicken has cooked you can make the sauce by pouring the broth mixture into a saucepan. Mix the cornstarch with a tablespoon of cold water and add to the broth. Bring to a simmer and stir until thickened. Pour over the chicken. (This can be done in the crockpot as well but it will take 30 minutes and the pan method takes only a couple minutes!)