Crock Pot Creamy Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken

Instructions

1. Prepare the Chicken:

   • Place chicken breasts or thighs in the bottom of a slow cooker.

2. Make the Broth Mixture:

   • In a small bowl, whisk together chicken broth, bouillon, lemon juice, lemon zest, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

   • Pour the mixture over the chicken.

3. Add Aromatics & Butter:

   • Scatter minced garlic and diced butter over the chicken.

   • If using mushrooms, arrange them on top.

4. Cook:

   • Cover and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours, until chicken is tender and cooked through.

5. Prepare the Cream Sauce:

   • In a small bowl, whisk heavy cream and cornstarch until smooth.

   • Pour into the slow cooker, stirring gently to combine.

   • Cover and cook an additional 15-20 minutes on HIGH, allowing the sauce to thicken.

6. Serve & Garnish:

   • Spoon the creamy sauce over the chicken.

   • Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon slices.

   • Serve over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes.

Enjoy your creamy, flavorful lemon garlic butter chicken! 😊🍋