Slow Cooker Creamy Lemon Dill Chicken
Slow Cooker Creamy Lemon Dill Chicken is a tender, flavorful dish with chicken simmered in a creamy, lemony sauce infused with fresh dill. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekend dinners, it pairs beautifully with rice, pasta, or roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2–6 hours (depending on slow cooker setting)
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes to 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings
- Category: Main Dish, Comfort Food
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American, Comfort
Ingredients
Chicken (any cut – breasts, thighs, or a mix)
Freshly squeezed lemon juice
Chicken broth
Heavy cream or coconut milk (for dairy-free version)
Dried or fresh dill
Salt, onion powder, pepper
Butter or ghee (optional, for richness)
Lemon slices for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Place chicken in slow cooker and season with salt, pepper, and onion powder.
- Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice to partially submerge chicken.
- Add dill and optional butter or ghee for extra richness.
- Cover and cook on low 4–6 hours or high 2–3 hours until chicken is tender.
- Stir in heavy cream or coconut milk 20–30 minutes before serving. Heat through without boiling.
- Adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or dill.
- Garnish with fresh lemon slices and serve over rice, noodles, or with roasted vegetables.
Notes
Dairy-Free: use coconut milk instead of heavy cream.
Herbal Twist: add parsley, thyme, or tarragon.
Zesty: add extra lemon zest for more citrus flavor.
Spicy: add red pepper flakes or paprika.
Make-Ahead: cook chicken in advance, store sauce separately, and reheat gently.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
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