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Crock Pot Creamy Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken

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Are you ready to elevate your culinary experience to new heights? Brace yourself for a culinary journey as we present our sensational Slow Cooker Creamy Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken. This delectable dish boasts succulent chicken breasts drenched in a luscious sauce crafted from a harmonious blend of lemon, butter, and garlic. The result? A symphony of flavors that will leave your taste buds singing with delight!

Ingredients Needed:

Chicken Breasts

Fresh Lemons

Dried Basil, Oregano, and Rosemary

Garlic

Onion Powder

Butter

Chicken Stock

Cream

Salt & Pepper

Cornflour

How To Make:

Slow Cooker Preparation

Begin by preparing your slow cooker, ensuring it’s ready to embrace the culinary symphony we are about to compose.

Gently place the chicken breasts into the slow cooker, setting the stage for the extraordinary flavors that will unfold.

Lemon Butter Sauce Alchemy

Combine the magical trio of chicken broth, half and half, and lemon juice in a crescendo of flavors.

Infuse the elixir with the aromatic dance of garlic, salt, pepper, thyme, oregano, and paprika, ensuring each note contributes to the culinary masterpiece.

Elevate the richness by incorporating the melted butter into the mix, creating a luscious symphony of liquid gold.

Let the Culinary Symphony Begin: Slow Cooker Performance

Pour the tantalizing lemon butter sauce over the chicken, setting the stage for a slow cooker performance that will last for hours.

Allow the ensemble to cook on high for three hours, allowing the flavors to harmonize and infuse the chicken with unparalleled succulence.

The Crescendo: Sauce Thickening Ritual

As the symphony progresses, savor the anticipation of the sauce thickening ritual. Remove a portion of the lemon butter sauce and introduce the alchemy of cornstarch, stirring it into a culinary crescendo.

Reintroduce this thickened elixir back into the slow cooker, where it will meld with the dish in a final hour of perfection.

The Culinary Finale: Creamy Lemon Butter Chicken Unveiled

Behold the culmination of your culinary endeavors! A creamy, lemon-infused butter chicken emerges, ready to steal the spotlight on your dinner table.

Revel in the versatility of the sauce, perfect for drizzling over pasta, rice, mashed potatoes, or any accompaniment of your choosing.

Pro Tips

Ensure an adequate amount of liquid in the slow cooker to keep the chicken moist and succulent.

Optimal cooking times vary; adjust based on your slow cooker’s capacity and specifications.

Embrace the thickening power of cornstarch to achieve the desired creamy consistency.

Serve the dish over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes for a complete and satisfying meal.

Incorporate this recipe into your culinary repertoire, and let the Slow Cooker Creamy Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken take center stage at your next gathering.

Crock Pot Creamy Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken

Recipe by admin
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Course: Main, dinnerCuisine: American
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

10

minutes
Cooking time

4

hours 
Calories

546

kcal
Total time

4

hours 

10

minutes

Unleash Culinary Magic with this Quick and Easy Creamy Lemon Butter Chicken

Ingredients

  • 6 tbsp unsalted Challenge Butter

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

  • 1/2 cup chicken broth

  • 1/2 cup half and half

  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice

  • 3 garlic cloves, minced (or 1 1/2 tsp minced garlic)

  • 1 tsp salt

  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

  • 1 tsp dried thyme

  • 1 tsp dried oregano

  • 1/8 tsp paprika

  • 4 1/2 tbsp cornstarch

Directions

  • Butter Melody:
    Melt Challenge Butter in a microwave-safe bowl and set it aside, ready to grace the culinary stage.
  • Chicken Ensemble:
    Nestle the boneless, skinless chicken breasts into the slow cooker, preparing them for a flavorful journey.
  • Lemon Symphony:
    In a harmonious union, combine chicken broth, half and half, fresh lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper, thyme, oregano, and paprika. Don’t fret if it curdles a bit; it’s all part of the symphony.
  • Butter Integration:
    Introduce the melted, cooled butter into the lemon mixture, creating a marriage of flavors that will elevate the chicken to new heights.
  • Slow Cooker Overture:
    Pour the lemon butter mixture over the awaiting chicken, covering the slow cooker for a performance that will unfold over the next few hours.
    Opt for a HIGH setting for 3 hours or LOW for 7 hours, adjusting based on your slow cooker’s personality.
  • Culinary Crescendo:
    At the three-hour mark, whisk in cornstarch to a portion of the lemon butter mixture, initiating the sauce thickening ritual.
    Reintroduce this thickened elixir to the slow cooker for a final hour of perfection, letting the flavors meld into a symphony of creaminess.
  • Final Step:
    Lift the lid to reveal your creamy lemon-infused butter chicken, ready to take center stage on your dinner table.

Nutrition Facts

  • Calories: 546kcal
  • Cholesterol: 245.8mg
  • Sodium: 806.5mg
  • Carbohydrates: 14.6g
  • Sugar: 2.4g
  • Protein: 63g

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