Slow Cooker Italian Lemon Chicken
You only need 6 main ingredients plus some simple seasonings and a few minutes of prep to make this Slow Cooker Italian Lemon Chicken recipe, where tender chicken breasts slow cooks in a citrusy lemon broth with zesty Italian seasonings. Such a simple and delicious weeknight meal!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 ounces each)
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter , cut into slices, divided
- 1 packet Good Seasons Italian Dressing Seasoning Mix
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Coat a 6-quart slow cooker with nonstick spray.
- Season the chicken with the salt, pepper, and garlic powder on both sides, then lightly dredge them in flour, shaking off excess.
- Melt 1 tablespoon of the 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.
- 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.
- Place the lid on and cook on low for 4 hours (or until cooked through and an internal temperature reaches 165F. Don't overcook or the chicken will be dry.)
- 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 298kcal · Carbohydrates: 9g · Protein: 26g · Fat: 18g · Saturated Fat: 10g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g · Monounsaturated Fat: 5g · Trans Fat: 1g · Cholesterol: 110mg · Sodium: 464mg · Potassium: 504mg · Fiber: 0.4g · Sugar: 1g · Vitamin A: 474IU · Vitamin C: 13mg · Calcium: 16mg · Iron: 1mg