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Slow Cooker Creamy Lemon Chicken and Artichoke Pasta by Foodtastic Mom
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Slow Cooker Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 6 chicken breasts boneless and skinless
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 Meyer lemon
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 3/4 cup whipped cream cheese
  • 1 15 oz can artichoke hearts quartered and drained
  • 12 oz pasta cooked to al dente

Instructions

  • Pour the chicken stock in a slow cooker set to low.
  • Heat butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle one side of each chicken breast evenly with the salt, thyme and pepper. Zest the lemon evenly over the chicken.
  • Brown the seasoned side of the chicken breasts in the buttered skillet, about 5 - 7 minutes until well browned.
  • Place the chicken (browned-side up) in the slow cooker with the chicken stock. Cook on low for 6 hours.
  • Remove the chicken and slice. Add the cream cheese and 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice to the chicken stock. Whisk to combine.
  • Stir in the cooked chicken, artichoke hearts and cooked pasta. Allow to warm back up for about 20 minutes before serving.