Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs with Creamy Lemon Sauce

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!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 6

Total Time 6 20

Servings

Calories 513kcal

Author Jennifer Draper

Ingredients

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 yellow onion diced (or about 1/4 cup)
3 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon grainy mustard
3/4 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

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