Slow Cooker Creamy Lemon Herb Chicken
This Slow Cooker Creamy Lemon Herb Chicken is rich and zesty, with a fresh spinach addition that makes it a delightful dish.
Equipment
- My Favorite Slow-Cooker
- Slow Cooker Liners
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 0.5 teaspoon italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
- 3 teaspoons garlic minced
- 0.25 cup lemon juice fresh squeezed
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons butter cubed
- 8 ounces cream cheese cubed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh spinach chopped
Instructions
- Season chicken with Italian seasoning, black pepper, onion powder, and thyme. Then, place it in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- In a small bowl, add garlic, lemon juice, and chicken broth. Whisk and add to the slow cooker.
- Place the butter and cream cheese on top of the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or high for 2½-3½ hours.
- Remove chicken and shred with two forks.
- Whisk heavy cream into the sauce. Then, add spinach and shredded chicken back into the slow cooker. Mix until coated in sauce. Cook for 30 minutes until the spinach is reduced by half and the sauce thickens.
- Serve over rice or noodles and garnish with lemon slices.
Notes
Ensure you have enough liquid so the chicken doesn't dry out. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for up to a month.
Nutrition
Serving: 6servingsCalories: 459kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 37gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 181mgSodium: 333mgPotassium: 770mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2094IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 99mgIron: 1mg
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