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close up shot of lemon basil chicken sliced over a bed of mashed potatoes garnished with fresh basil and sliced lemon

Crockpot Lemon Basil Chicken

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Crockpot lemon basil chicken combines succulent chicken, zesty lemon, and a homemade basil cream sauce. This flavorful chicken recipe can be served year-round, any night of the week! Make this dish as healthy as you want it to be. Tailor this lemon chicken to be paleo and Whole30 compatible or low-carb and keto friendly. Instructions to make this easy lemon basil chicken recipe in the Instant Pot are also included.

  • Total Time: 3 hours 10 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds chicken breasts, seasoned with salt & pepper
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream or full-fat coconut milk
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt (or more)
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 lemon, sliced (optional for garnish)
  • Handful fresh basil (optional for garnish)

Instructions

Slow Cooker

  1. Add the chicken broth, lemon juice, basil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder to the slow cooker. Stir until well blended.
  2. Add the chicken. Gently toss so the chicken is evenly coated on both sides.
  3. Cook HIGH 2-3 hours or  LOW 4-6.
  4. Remove the chicken & set aside. Stir in the heavy cream or coconut milk.
  5. Return the chicken back to the slow cooker until ready to serve.
  6. Serve with the cream sauce from the slow cooker. Top with lemon slices and fresh basil before serving (if using).

Instant Pot

  1. Add the chicken broth, lemon juice, basil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder to the pressure cooker. Stir until well blended.
  2. Add the chicken. Gently toss so the chicken is evenly coated on both sides.
  3. Close lid and seal valve. Set high pressure and cook 12 minutes. When cooking time has completed, quick release the pressure.
  4. Remove the chicken & set aside. Turn the sauté. Stir in the heavy cream or coconut milk. Cook 3-5 few minutes, stirring frequently.
  5. Return the chicken back to the pressure cooker until ready to serve.
  6. Serve with the cream sauce from the Instant Pot. Top with lemon slices and fresh basil before serving (if using).
  • Author: Shannon Epstein
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 3 hours

Nutrition

  • Serving Size:
  • Calories: 298
  • Sugar: 0.6 g
  • Sodium: 775.1 mg
  • Fat: 8.3 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.2 g
  • Carbohydrates: 2.3 g
  • Fiber: 0.2 g
  • Protein: 50.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 129.7 mg