Description
A delightful creamy lemon butter chicken dish that blends comfort and joy with rich flavors, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 4 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 cup half and half
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/8 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl, then let it cool slightly while preparing the other ingredients.
- Place the chicken breasts in a 6-quart slow cooker, ensuring they are evenly spaced.
- In a separate large bowl, mix the chicken broth and cornstarch until smooth. Add half and half, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, thyme, oregano, and paprika. Stir until well combined.
- Pour the creamy lemon butter mixture over the chicken, ensuring it’s fully coated.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours or LOW for 7-8 hours, until the chicken is tender and easily shredded.
- Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or your favorite vegetable. Enjoy the comforting flavors!
Notes
For an extra kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce. Let the chicken rest before serving for better moisture retention.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 130mg