Description
This Slow Cooker Italian Chicken is a simple yet delicious recipe that combines juicy chicken breasts with a zesty lemon and Italian dressing sauce.
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
- Coat a 6-quart slow cooker with nonstick spray.
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder on both sides, then lightly dredge them in flour, shaking off excess.
- 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.
- 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 165°F. 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.
Notes
- The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165°F for safe consumption.
- Be careful not to overcook the chicken to prevent it from becoming dry.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg