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Slow Cooker Creamy Lemon Dill Chicken

A comforting slow cooker meal featuring tender chicken in a creamy lemon dill sauce. Simple ingredients, rich flavor—perfect for a cozy dinner!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Slow cooker or Instant Pot 3.5–6 quart size

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 pounds Chicken breasts or thighs seasoned with salt & pepper
  • ½ cup Fresh lemon juice about the juice of 2 big lemons
  • ½ cup Low-sodium chicken broth to keep it moist
  • 1 cup Heavy cream or full-fat coconut milk for that creamy feeling
  • 1 tablespoon Dried dill or 3 tablespoons fresh chopped dill
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced fine
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder for subtle sweetness
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper for a little kick
  • 1 tablespoon Oil optional, for searing in Instant Pot
  • 2 tablespoons Butter or ghee optional, to finish silky
  • 1 tablespoon Arrowroot flour mixed with 1 tablespoon water for thickening, optional

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Season chicken with salt and pepper, then place into the bottom of your slow cooker.
  • In a bowl, whisk together lemon juice, chicken broth, cream or coconut milk, dill, garlic, salt, onion powder, and pepper.
  • Pour the mixture over the chicken. Top with butter or ghee if using.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or until chicken is cooked through and tender.
  • Optional: If you want to thicken the sauce, mix arrowroot flour with water and stir in before serving.
  • Top with extra cream sauce and sprinkle with fresh dill before serving.

Notes

Try broiling the chicken after slow cooking to crisp the skin. Serve over rice, potatoes, or cauliflower mash. Store in fridge up to 4 days or freeze for easy reheating later.