Creamy Lemon Chicken

Poultry

July 29, 2025

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 5 hours

Servings: 6

Ingredients:

• 5 chicken breasts boneless and skinless
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 2 lemons juiced and zested
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• 1 cup half and half
• 1 tablespoon heavy cream.
• 1 tablespoon chicken base optional

Directions:

1. In a large cast iron skillet add 1 tablespoon of butter to melt on medium high heat. Add the kosher salt, black pepper and Italian seasoning to the chicken and add it to the pan.
2. Cook on each side for 4-6 minutes. Add the chicken to your slow cooker. Cover with lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic and the rest of the butter in pieces
3. Cook on low for 4 hours or on high for 2 hours. In a large measuring cup add the half and half, heavy cream and chicken base and whisk well. Add the liquid, mix, and cook an additional hour on high.

Nutrition:

465 calories
21g fat
50g protein

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