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Slow Cooker Lemon Pepper Chicken

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Tender chicken breasts slow-cooked in a zesty lemon pepper cream sauce, perfect for pairing with steamed rice and fresh vegetables for an easy, comforting meal.

  • Total Time: 3 hours 5 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1.52 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 45 pieces)
  • 1 (10.5-ounce) can cream of chicken soup
  • ¼ cup chicken stock
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
  • ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 1 medium lemon)
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a 6-quart slow cooker, whisk together cream of chicken soup, chicken stock, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, garlic, and lemon juice.
  2. Add chicken breasts, turning to coat well in sauce.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 5–6 hours or high for 2.5–3 hours.
  4. In the last hour of cooking, whisk heavy cream and cornstarch together in a small bowl until smooth. Stir into the slow cooker.
  5. Turn heat to high and cook for another hour, until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and sauce is thickened.
  6. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with steamed rice and vegetables.

Notes

  • Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
  • Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
  • Ensure chicken is fully cooked to 165°F for safety.
  • Serve with steamed rice and fresh vegetables for a complete meal.
  • Author: Maya
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 hours
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 221 kcal
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 400 mg
  • Fat: 12 g
  • Saturated Fat: 7 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 5 g
  • Fiber: 0 g
  • Protein: 25 g
  • Cholesterol: 85 mg