Description
You only need 6 main ingredients, a few minutes of prep, and a crockpot to make this easy Slow Cooker Italian Lemon Chicken.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz. each)
- ½ tsp coarse salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ cup all purpose flour
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into slices, divided
- 1 packet Good Seasons Italian Dressing Seasoning Mix
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice
- ¾ cup low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Prepare: Coat a 6-quart slow cooker with nonstick spray.
- Season: Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder on both sides, then lightly dredge them in flour, shaking off excess.
- Brown: Melt 1 tbsp butter in a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Swirl to coat and once bubbly, add the chicken and cook for 3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Assemble: Transfer chicken to the slow cooker. Sprinkle the Italian dressing seasoning mix evenly over each breast. Slowly pour over the lemon juice and chicken broth, then evenly place the remaining slices of butter on the top.
- Slow Cook: Place the lid on and cook on low for 4 hours (or until cooked through and an internal temperature reaches 165°F).
- Serve: Gently slice or shred the chicken and serve over cooked rice and your favorite roasted vegetable. Drizzle some of that lemon broth over the top of the chicken and enjoy.
Notes
Use low-sodium chicken broth to avoid excessive saltiness. Use fresh lemon juice for a brighter, more citrusy flavor. Be careful not to overcook the chicken breasts to prevent them from drying out. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 298 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 464 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 0.4 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg