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    Home » Recipes » Slow Cooker Recipes » Chicken Recipes » Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs with Creamy Lemon Sauce

    Published: Aug 11, 2020 · Modified: Jul 31, 2021 by Jennifer · This post may contain affiliate links

    Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs with Creamy Lemon Sauce

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    Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs with Creamy Lemon Sauce combines juicy and tender chicken thighs with a light and flavorful lemon sauce, the combination is out of this world! Sophisticated enough for a dinner party and easy enough for a week night meal. #chicken #chickenrecipe #slowcooker #slowcookerrecipe #crockpot #lemon #easydinner #familymeal #chickenthighs

    Ever wondered about how to make chicken thighs? Well, if you want the best, most flavorful and delicious recipe that everyone will devour, then you need to try making these simple and easy Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs with Creamy Lemon Sauce!
    Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs with Creamy Lemon Sauce on white platter with sliced lemons

    My new favorite chicken. What?! I know. Just the other day I said this chicken was my favorite. And it is. But so is this. Like "eat it every day for the rest of my life and never get tired of it" kind of favorite. Crazy. Obsessed. That's me. But don't judge until you've tried it. This recipe just might become your new favorite along with all the other favorites. Because it's so good. And I didn't even mention yet, it is simple and easy. A few steps but super simple ingredients. Who doesn't love that?!

    ingredient layout for slow cooker chicken thighs

    What you'll need

    • boneless skinless chicken thighs
    • olive oil and butter to brown them up (the combination is best!)
    • onion, garlic and seasonings
    • broth, mustard, cream and lemon juice for the sauce
    • cornstarch to thicken

    How to make Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs {VIDEO}

    step by step making chicken thighs in the slow cooker

    To Make these Chicken Thighs

    • brown the chicken in a skillet
    • transfer to slow cooker and cook with broth
    • remove chicken to make sauce
    • stir cream, mustard, and lemon juice into drippings
    • make a cornstarch slurry and add
    • transfer to a pan and simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickenedSlow Cooker Chicken Thighs with Creamy Lemon Sauce on white plate with sliced lemons

    Why Chicken Thighs and not Breasts

    • Can we talk about chicken thighs? So much flavor. Boneless, skinless and so easy to handle, no knife work needed.
    • If you haven't tried chicken thighs yet, this is the time! I am pretty sure you will be hooked.
    • The flavor, texture and juiciness CAN NOT be beat! Also, very affordable too!
    • Chicken breasts would not have the flavor to do this recipe justiceSlow Cooker Chicken Thighs with Creamy Lemon Sauce on white platter with sliced lemons

    Cooking Tips

    • Brown up your chicken with a bit of olive oil and butter and get some onions and garlic browned up while you're at it! I don't suggest skipping this step as the nice brown crust is kind of essential in this recipe. Otherwise, I think the chicken would kind of fall apart.
    • When it's all done cooking you will add the cream (and lemon and mustard) to your sauce! You can just add it right to the slow cooker OR you can take 5 minutes and bring it to a boil with a little added cornstarch in a saucepan and you will not be sorry. At all. The sauce will become that much more thick and rich and stick right to every bite of that chicken! Give it a try and let me know if chicken thighs are your new favorite!

    Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs with Creamy Lemon Sauce on white plate with sliced lemons

    Want these now instead of waiting all day for them to slow cook? Try my Instant Pot Chicken Thighs instead!

    Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs with Creamy Lemon Sauce on white plate with sliced lemons

    Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs with Creamy Lemon Sauce

    Jennifer Draper
    Ever wondered about how to make chicken thighs? Well, if you want the best, most flavorful and delicious recipe that everyone will devour, then you need to try making these simple and easy Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs with Creamy Lemon Sauce!
    4.18 from 97 votes
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 6 hrs
    Total Time 6 hrs 20 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 513 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon butter
    • ½ yellow onion diced (or about ¼ cup)
    • 3 cloves garlic minced
    • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ⅛ teaspoon pepper
    • 1 ½ cup chicken broth
    • 1 teaspoon grainy mustard
    • ¾ cup heavy cream
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

    Instructions
     

    • Sprinkle each side of chicken with Italian seasoning, salt and pepper
    • In large skillet over medium high heat melt butter with olive oil
    • Add onion and garlic and saute for about 2 minutes
    • Move onions and garlic to side of pan and add seasoned chicken thighs
    • Saute for about 2-3 minutes on each side until nicely browned
    • Transfer contents of pan to slow cooker
    • Add chicken broth
    • Cover and cook on low for 5-7 hours or high for 3-4
    • Remove chicken and cover to keep warm
    • Add cream, mustard and lemon juice to slow cooker and whisk
    • To thicken sauce pour into small saucepan and whisk in 1 tablespoon cornstarch
    • Bring to a boil for 2-3 minutes until thickened to desired consistency
    • Add additional salt and pepper to taste
    • Pour over chicken and serve

    Notes

    • I cooked this on low in my 5 quart slow cooker for 6 hours
    • transfer sauce to a pan to simmer for best results
    • I don't recommend subbing breasts for thighs in this recipe
    • leftovers can be stored tightly covered in fridge up to 3 days

    Nutrition

    Calories: 513kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 46gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 284mgSodium: 576mgPotassium: 694mgVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 3.5mgCalcium: 68mgIron: 2.2mg
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    1. Donna says

      May 21, 2021 at 7:05 pm

      4 stars
      I made the recipe as written with the exception of the heavy cream. I had half and half and increased the corn starch to 2 TBL as recommended. The sauce was perfect. I have never prepared chicken thighs. This will not be the last time. The meat was so tender and flavorful. My family said the recipe is a keeper! I’ll be making again soon. Thank you for the recipe. Really delicious!

      Reply
    2. Paula says

      June 05, 2020 at 9:24 am

      I don’t have heavy cream can I use half and half ??

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        June 05, 2020 at 12:43 pm

        Yes! The sauce may be a little thinner so you may need additional cornstarch to thicken to you liking.

        Reply
    3. JAMES R YOCKEY says

      March 07, 2020 at 1:28 pm

      5 stars
      So many critics; sounds wonderful to me and look forward to making it this weekend. Love chicken thigs with Busalmic variations. but was searching for something new with a creamy texture. Thanks so much for sharing the recipe!

      Reply
    4. Abby says

      February 05, 2020 at 2:46 am

      This recipe also popped up for me on a search for Keto recipes. I'm so glad it did! The only hang-up for me is the cornstarch which is easily substituted with a quick online search. I used bone-in thighs, so I increased the cook time just a bit. So delicious. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        February 05, 2020 at 4:20 pm

        So glad you loved it!

        Reply
    5. Nicole says

      February 04, 2020 at 6:26 am

      It is keto apart from the tiny bit of cornstarch, very low carb dinner and looks delicious so I will be making it in my keto diet 🙂

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        February 04, 2020 at 7:09 am

        I hope you enjoy!

        Reply
      • Randi says

        January 24, 2021 at 5:37 pm

        Can I make this on the oven ... no slow cooker in my house!

        Reply
        • Jennifer says

          February 14, 2021 at 1:11 pm

          I would vote for skillet instead of oven.

          Reply
    6. gayle says

      January 25, 2020 at 9:22 am

      I wonder, can I substitute chicken breasts. We just don't like dark meat.

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        January 27, 2020 at 12:13 pm

        You certainly could, but for best results and flavor I strongly recommend using chicken thighs. Breasts may dry out and won't have the same flavor.

        Reply
    7. Li says

      November 11, 2019 at 11:19 am

      This recipe while it looks delicious is NOT keto and should not be listed in a keto recipe site!

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        November 11, 2019 at 6:36 pm

        Hi Li! I'm sorry you are frustrated. I'm not sure which keto website included a link to my recipe, but I have no control over what they decide to share. I'm sure you can easily read my post and see here that I have not claimed for this recipe to be Keto as I don't include any diet specific info on my recipes. I've removed your one star rating as I don't believe it's fair to penalize my recipe which you haven't tried because someone else on a site I have no control over claimed it was Keto. I hope you can take it up with that site owner to get your issue resolved and find a recipe that is suitable to your needs!

        Reply
    8. Val says

      June 20, 2019 at 1:31 pm

      5 stars
      I made this for dinner today. It was EXCELLENT!! I made extra sauce so there was lots leftover. We're going to use it over rotelle pasta and just add some grated provolone cheese to it. I think it's going to be delicious.

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        June 20, 2019 at 6:36 pm

        I'm so glad to hear you enjoyed it!!

        Reply
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