Name: Marlene's Creamy Lemon Chicken Thighs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 4 h
Ingredients: 2 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon butter; 1/2 small yellow onion, diced (about 1 cup); 2 clove garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper (can adjust to taste); 1 1/2 cup chicken broth; 1 teaspoon grainy mustard; 3/4 cup heavy cream; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Marlene's Creamy Lemon Chicken Thighs

By: AllFreeSlowCookerRecipes.com Test Kitchen

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By: AllFreeSlowCookerRecipes.com Test Kitchen

Marlene's Creamy Lemon Chicken Thighs will make you homesick for the meals Mom used to make. This old-fashioned chicken thighs recipe is sure to be a winner with the whole family because it brings comfort to the table. Mustard, lemon juice and chicken broth combine for a creamy sauce that coats these tender, slow-cooked thighs with the perfect flavor. For an easy yet elegant meal, this is a no-brainer. This is the perfect main dish to serve at something as special as Easter dinner, howevr, it's practical enough to make for a Thursday night at home.

Serves5

Preparation Time15 min

Slow Cooker Time HIGH4 hr

Slow Cooker Time LOW7 hr

Easy

Ingredients

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 small yellow onion, diced (about 1 cup)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper (can adjust to taste)
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 a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter with olive oil, add onion and garlic and saute for about 2 minutes and then add seasoned chicken thighs.
Sauté for about 2-3 minutes on each side until nicely browned.
Transfer contents of pan to slow cooker and 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, lemon juice and cornstarch to slow cooker and whisk. Pour over chicken and serve.

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Jim Moriarty

May 10, 2018

SO GOOD

CScarnegie

Jan 19, 2018

Generally I'm not a big chicken person, but this sounds pretty yummy! Plus, I think Marlene sounds like a name I could trust.

SissieSass

Nov 30, 2017

Can I use cream cheese instead of the heavy cream in the sauce? I have the cream cheese in the fridge along with all the other ingredients. I would hate to go out just for one thing because I will bring back half the store. It always happens that way for me.

Editor Natalie

Dec 04, 2017

Hi SissieSass, a better substitute would be to add a little melted butter to milk. That way it will be more of the right consistency. - Natalie, Editor of AllFreeSlowCookerRecipes

chrisk

Mar 23, 2016

A nice lightened up slow cooker recipe without a too heavy sauce, bring cream to room temp or heat slightly to avoid sauce separating.