Creamy and Herby Lemon Butter Chicken makes for a delicious chicken dinner recipe that is absolutely low carb and keto-friendly. This healthy Lemon Butter Chicken with extra garlic and herbs makes for a comforting meal that you will love for sure. This Lemon Butter Chicken can be made in the Instant pot or in the Slow Cooker. A delicious Lemon Chicken recipe! 🍋
You can serve this with roasted Cauliflower or Roasted Green Beans or Mashed Cauliflower or Cauliflower Rice.
This is a low-carb recipe and hence I serve this with healthy sides. You can also serve this with some Roasted Chicken or Spaghetti or Pasta of your choice or just some Mashed Potatoes and green beans.
Why You'll Love this Recipe
- Quick & Easy Recipe - Gets ready in just 15 minutes from scratch.
- Low Carb Recipe - Healthy and Low Carb.
- Herby, Lemony, and Light - Fragrant, herby and buttery, feels like summer on a plate.
- Perfect weeknight dinner - Quick weeknight dinner for the family.
- Healthy recipe - A very healthy recipe which you can serve for the family.
- Perfectly juicy Chicken - Since this gets cooked in the Instant Pot or Slow Cooker, so the Chicken is extremely juicy and never dries out.
🍴 Ingredients needed to make Lemon Butter Chicken
- Chicken Breasts - I have used Chicken Breasts for this recipe. You can use Chicken Thighs. They cook for a slightly longer time in the instant pot. Find more instructions below.
- Canola Oil - Just 1 teaspoon of Canola Oil to saute the Chicken. We will just have the brown the chicken and not cook it in the beginning.
- Garlic - Garlic actually enhances the flavors of this recipe. I have used 5 cloves of garlic.
- Onion - 3 medium-sized onions to bring in some sweetness to this Lemon Butter Chicken
- Butter - Of course, a stick of butter for that amazing aroma and creamy texture.
- Heavy Cream - To bring all the herbs together
- Herbs - Dried Oregano & Dried Rosemary - You can add more herbs but I have limited to Rosemary and Oregano because these two make a brilliant combination in themselves and tastes so good!
- Salt & Pepper
- Paprika- Just a hint of Paprika to not let this Lemon Butter Chicken go bland
- Lemon Juice
- Water / Chicken Broth (low sodium) - You can use water but it might be a little bland. In that case, increase the seasoning and spices.
- Chopped Parsley - For Garnish.
What does Lemon Juice do to Chicken?
Lemon juice is typically used to marinate the Chicken. This is because Lemon juice is acidic in nature it tends to kill all the germs (if any) present on the skin of the Chicken. Also, Lemon juice brightens up the flavors of the chicken and makes it taste really zesty and refreshing!
What is Lemon Chicken made of?
Lemon Chicken is made of Chicken which is cooked in a herby and creamy Lemon based sauce. The sauce is light, herby, and creamy.
🥗 What do you eat Lemon Chicken with?
I like to serve this Lemon Chicken with Roasted Veggies or Roasted Chicken. You can serve this with some old-fashioned Green Beans and Mashed Potatoes. Also, for a low carb option, serve this with Mashed Cauliflower or Roasted Cauliflower and Veggies. You can of course, serve this with any pasta of your choice and make it a hearty dinner for the family or the crowd.
🍋 🍗 Lemon Chicken Breasts
I have used Chicken Breasts to make this Lemon Chicken Breasts recipe. You can make this with chicken thighs. Be it Chicken Breasts or Chicken thighs, they both cook to perfection in the Instant Pot or Slow Cooker and are perfectly juicy and tender. Thats the best part about cooking in the slow cooker or instant pot. The Chicken never dries out.
How to make Low Carb Lemon Butter Chicken in Instant Pot
Below is a step-by-step guide on Lemon Butter Chicken. You can get the full recipe card below. Also, watch the video for a visual.
STEP 1: Saute the Chicken
- Put the Instant Pot to saute mode
- Heat oil in the pot.
- Add the Chicken Breasts and saute until both sides turn golden brown
- Once it is brown, take them off the pot.
STEP 2: Saute Onions & Garlic
- In the same pan, saute onions and garlic until soft and translucent
- Add Lemon Juice and toss to combine
STEP 3: Add the Herbs and Spices
- Add the Herbs - Dried Oregano & Dried Parsley. Season with Salt, Pepper, and Paprika.
STEP 4: Pour Heavy Cream
- Now, pour the Heavy Cream and a slice of Butter
- Toss to combine.
- Place the chicken pieces back to the pot
STEP 5: Cook
- Pressure cook on high for 8 minutes.
- If you're using Chicken Thighs then cook for 10 minutes
- Allow the pressure to release naturally.
STEP 6: Garnish and Serve
- Garnish with some more heavy cream and chopped Parsley.
- Enjoy!
More Healthy Chicken Breast Recipes
- Buffalo Chicken Zucchini Boats
- The Best Cajun Chicken and Rice Casserole
- Spinach and Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken Breasts
- French Onion Stuffed Chicken Casserole (so cheesy!)
- Cheesy Pizza Stuffed Chicken
- Lemon Chicken Francese Recipe
- Crockpot Coconut Lime Chicken
- Huli Huli Chicken
Low Carb Lemon Chicken in Slow Cooker
- Place the butter and chicken breasts in the Slow Cooker
- Add the Onions, Garlic, Herbs, and spices (Dried Oregano, Dried Rosemary, Salt, Pepper, and Paprika)
- If you're using fresh rosemary, remove it after the chicken gets cooked.
- Pour the Chicken Broth, Lemon Juice, and Heavy Cream
- Stir to combine everything.
- Cover and allow the chicken to cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4 hours.
- After the Chicken gets cooked, garnish with chopped parsley and serve.
Make-ahead Instructions
You can make Lemon Chicken ahead of time and cool it down completely.
Then store it in an air-tight container and store it in the freezer.
You can store this in the freezer for 3-4 weeks.
When you want to reheat it, then thaw it overnight in the refrigerator and then reheat it in the oven until heated through.
You will also love
Creamy Baked Garlic Butter Chicken
One-Pot Lemon Basil Pesto Pasta
Lemon Parmesan Chicken Alfredo
Lemony Chicken Orzo Soup with Spinach
Low Carb Lemon Butter Chicken - Instant Pot / Slow Cooker
INGREDIENTS
- 1 lbs Chicken Breasts boneless, skinless
- 1 teaspoon Canola Oil or Olive Oil
- 3 medium sized Onions finely chopped
- 5 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried Rosemary
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Pepper
- ½ teaspoon Paprika
- 1 cup Chicken Broth low sodium or water
- ¼ cup Lemon Juice juice of 1 Medium sized Lemon
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 1 stick Butter salted
- Chopped Parsley for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS
- Put the Instant pot to saute mode. Heat Canola Oil in the pot. Add the Chicken breasts and saute until both sides turn golden brown. Once they get brown, remove from the pot.
- Now, add chopped onions and minced garlic to the same pot and saute until they tenderizes. Pour the Lemon juice and toss to combine
- Now, add dried Oregano, Dried Rosemary, Salt, Pepper and Paprika to the same pot. Toss to combine.
- De-glaze the pan with some Chicken Broth or Water. Scrape the bottom to remove any browned bits. Pour Heavy Cream now and throw in the slice of butter. Stir to combine. Place the Chicken Breasts back to the pot.
- Cover with the lid and pressure cook on high for 8 minutes. (10 minutes of using Chicken Thighs). After it gets cooked allow the pressure to release naturally.
- After the pressure releases, take it out in a bowl. Garnish with heavy cream drizzle and chopped Parsley. Serve.
Video
Notes
Low Carb Lemon Chicken in Slow Cooker
- Place the butter and chicken breasts in the Slow Cooker
- Add the Onions, Garlic, Herbs, and spices (Dried Oregano, Dried Rosemary, Salt, Pepper, and Paprika)
- If you're using fresh rosemary, remove it after the chicken gets cooked.
- Pour the Chicken Broth, Lemon Juice, and Heavy Cream
- Stir to combine everything.
- Cover and allow the chicken to cook on low for 7-8 hours or 4 hours on high
- After the Chicken gets cooked, garnish with chopped parsley and serve.
Jill says
How much lemon juice when cooking in a slow cooker?
Anjali says
Hi Jill,
You can use the juice of 1 medium-sized Lemon, which should be about 1/4 cup to make this Lemon Chicken in the slow cooker. Also, I would recommend that you taste it before serving. If it gets too sour you can add some more heavy cream or if its not enough Lemony you can increase the Lemon juice. I hope this helps!
Thank You!
Jill says
Thank you so much for answering so quickly. We're having a heat wave and dinner in a slow cooker seemed the way to go. Have a great day!!
Anjali says
So glad I could help you, Jill. Hope you enjoy this dish on such a hot day. ❤️❤️