Slow Cooker Chicken Francese

Parmesan-coated chicken strips are cooked in a lemony, buttery sauce in this recipe for chicken Francese that can be made in a slow cooker.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 4 hr
• Total Time: 4 hr 30 mins
• Calories: 339 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons butter
• ¾ cup all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons butter, melted
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 cubes chicken bouillon
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch (Optional)
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1 ¼ cups chicken broth, divided
• ¾ cup fresh lemon juice, divided
• ½ cup heavy whipping cream (Optional)
• 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into strips
• 1 ¼ cups white wine, divided

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine chicken strips, 1/2 cup white wine, 1/2 cup chicken broth, and 1/2 cup lemon juice in a large resealable bag. Seal and place in the refrigerator for 1 hour to marinate.

Step 2

Mix flour, oregano, basil, pepper, and salt in a bowl. Remove chicken strips from the marinade and dredge in the flour mixture. Discard marinade.

Step 3

Pour Parmesan cheese onto a plate. Roll chicken strips in Parmesan cheese.

Step 4

Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken strips in batches until browned, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a slow cooker.

Step 5

Pour remaining 3/4 cup white wine, 3/4 cup chicken broth, 1/4 cup lemon juice, bouillon cubes, and garlic over chicken in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on Low until chicken is no longer pink in the center, 4 to 6 hours.

Step 6

Transfer chicken to a plate using a slotted spoon. Drizzle 2 teaspoons melted butter on top. Cover to keep warm.

Step 7

Pour liquid from the slow cooker into a pot; add parsley. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream and cornstarch. Simmer until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. Pour sauce over chicken.