This Crockpot Lemon Pepper Chicken is one of my favorite meals to make. This creamy lemon pepper sauce soaks into the chicken breasts, giving you tender flavorful chicken with every bite. You can't go wrong with this simple meal on busy days.
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Why you'll love this recipe
We found the creamy sauce and chicken just the perfect combination of fresh flavor and I bet you will too. And since the slow cooker does all the work, that makes it a win/win!!
The creamy sauce that is plate-licking good!! 🤤 I served it over egg noodles, but you can use any type of pasta, rice or even noodles, YUM!
Ingredients
Please refer to the printable recipe card below for the exact measurements for this recipe.
Crockpot Lemon Pepper Chicken
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts can substitute 8-10 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 10.5 ounce cans cream of chicken soup
- 1 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning
- 12 ounces evaporated milk
- 1 lemon juiced
Instructions
- Spray the crockpot vessel with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, evaporated milk and lemon pepper seasoning. Add the fresh lemon juice and mix again.
- Add a ladle of the lemon pepper sauce to the bottom of the slow cooker. Place the chicken on top and pour over remaining sauce.
- Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees and is super tender and juicy. Shred or not shred the chicken; that's up to you!
- Garnish with minced parsley if desired. Serve over rice, noodles or potatoes.
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Instructions
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FAQ's
Absolutely, choose a low sodium cream soup and seasoning blend.
Yes, this reheats beautifully. You can store in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze it for up to three months.
Top Tip
Double the recipe and make it a freezer meal. Combine the raw chicken, lemon juice, broth, and seasonings in a freezer bag. When you're ready, just thaw overnight and dump into the crockpot-dinner's halfway done!
Garnishes like lemon slices, lemon zest, or even a sprinkle of fresh parsley will add tons of flavor to this tasty recipe, especially if you opt for low sodium ingredients.
Download the FREE Crockpot Lemon Pepper Chicken Cheat Sheet with additional tips, variations, FAQ's and more!
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Serve with
When I serve Crockpot Lemon Pepper Chicken, I usually keep the sides easy and classic. Fluffy white rice or creamy mashed potatoes are my go-tos because they soak up every drop of that lemony sauce. I'll add a bright green veggie-like roasted asparagus or steamed broccoli-for color and freshness.
And if I'm really in the mood to round it out, a basket of warm dinner rolls or garlic bread makes it feel like a complete, comforting meal.
Wrapping it up
I love how this recipe proves that dinner doesn't have to be complicated to taste amazing. With just a few simple ingredients and your slow cooker doing the heavy lifting, you'll have a bright, flavorful meal that feels special any night of the week.
If you give this recipe a try, I'd love to hear what you think-leave a comment below and let me know how it turned out for you. And if you're craving more easy, family-friendly recipes, don't forget to subscribe so you never miss a new dish from my kitchen to yours!
Nancy J Rogers says
Made as directed. Came out FANTASTIC!! So good! Served with rice. Gravy was awesome!! Thank you for the recipe.
Bowl Me Over says
Wonderful! Thanks for Sharing Nancy, I love this recipe, it's just so easy and flavorful!
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