Best Crock Pot Lemon Chicken Breasts Recipes

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CHICKEN BREASTS WITH LEMON AND FRESH ROSEMARY (CROCK POT)



Chicken Breasts With Lemon and Fresh Rosemary (Crock Pot) image

Recipe is from my new Hamilton Beach 3 in One Slow Cooker. ---- NOTE: Recipe is for the 2-quart cooker; for larger pots, please double the recipe! ---------------- Per Chef BuggsyMate's review, I've reduced the paprika amount from 2-3 tablespoons smoked paprika to 1 tablespoon! If you want your chicken extra smokey, please use more --

Provided by KerfuffleUponWincle

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 4h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 chicken breasts (skin on, bone-in, and cut in half ~ rinsed and patted dry)
1 lemon, juice of (zest optional)
1 tablespoon smoked paprika (optional)
2 -3 garlic cloves (minced ~ optional)
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
1 sprig fresh rosemary

Steps:

  • Note: For easier serving, cut chicken breasts in half before crocking!
  • Place skin on, bone-in chicken breasts in the 2-quart stoneware slow cooker dish. (For larger pots, please double the recipe!).
  • Pour lemon juice (and optional zest) over chicken breasts.
  • Sprinkle with paprika, optional minced garlic and red pepper flakes, salt and pepper.
  • Top with rosemary sprig.
  • Cook on LOW for approximately 4 hours, or on HIGH for 3 1/2 hours, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 180F on a meat thermometer.
  • Serves 6.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129.2, Fat 6.7, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 46.4, Sodium 239.8, Carbohydrate 1.3, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.2, Protein 15.3

CROCK POT LEMON CHICKEN BREASTS



Crock Pot Lemon Chicken Breasts image

Okay, I have been anti-crock-pot for years, I confess. Whenever I cooked anything in the crock-pot it all tasted the same. Didn't matter what type of meat, sauce, etc. It was all.... bleh. However, I invested in a little cookbook/magazine and have been working my way through over the summer. Here is one of the yummy ones!

Provided by Brandi Kirkpatrick

Categories     Chicken

Time 5h

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
1 cup chicken broth, divided
1/4 cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons dijon mustard
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
3 tablspoons minced fresh parsley
hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • 1. Place chicken in 3-qt slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine 3/4 cup broth, lemon juice, mustard, garlic, butter, rosemary; poor over chicken. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours. Remove chicken, keep warm.
  • 2. Skim fat from cooking juices; transfer to a small saucepan. Bring liquid to a boil. Combine cornstarch and remaining broth until smooth. Gradually stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
  • 3. Serve the chicken with rice and sauce. Sprinkle with the almonds and parsley.

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