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Slow cooker lemon–garlic chicken breast

Tender chicken breasts cooked gently in the slow cooker with lemon, garlic and butter. A light dish with a rich sauce.

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250 min total
4 servings
Easy

Ingredients

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  • Chicken

    • 4 stk Chicken breasts
    • 1 tsp Salt
    • 1 knsp Freshly ground pepper

  • Liquid and fat

    • about 0.8 cup Chicken broth
    • about 0.4 cup Heavy cream
    • 2 tbsp Butter

  • Flavor

    • 3 fed Garlic
    • 1 tsp Lemon zest, grated
    • 2 tbsp Lemon juice
    • 1 tsp Dried thyme or rosemary

  • Optional thickening

    • 1 tsp Cornstarch
    • 1 tbsp Water

Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the chicken

    1. Lay the chicken breasts in a single layer in the slow cooker.
    2. Season with salt and pepper.
    3 min
  2. 2

    Add flavor and liquid

    1. Distribute garlic, thyme, lemon zest and butter over the chicken.
    2. Pour in the broth – it should not cover completely.
    3 min
  3. 3

    Cook gently

    1. Cook on LOW for 3½–4 hours.
    2. The chicken should be firm but still juicy – not stringy.
    240 min
    Low heat
  4. 4

    Finish the sauce

    1. Stir in the cream and lemon juice 20 minutes before serving.
    2. Taste and adjust with extra lemon, salt or pepper.
    3. If you want a thicker sauce, stir in cornstarch mixed with water.
    20 min
    Low heat

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Details

Nutrition

Calories

520kcal

Protein

48g

Fat

32g

Carbs

5g

Serving Size

350g

Dietary

Allergens

Mælk

Serving

Suggestions

  • • Serve with light vegetables and spoon the sauce over.

Side Pairings

  • • Crisp salad

Dessert Pairings

  • • Light berry dessert

Storage

Fresh

  • • Duration: 3 days
  • • Temperature: 5°C
  • • Method: Store covered in the refrigerator.

Frozen

  • • Duration: 2 months
  • • Temperature: -18°C
  • • Method: Can be frozen, but the sauce may separate slightly when thawing.

Reheating

  • • Pot: Warm slowly and add a little cream if needed. (Low heat)

Tips

Preparation

  • • Use chicken breasts of similar size for even cooking.

Cooking

  • • Do not overcook – breast can become dry.

Serving

  • • Taste the sauce just before serving and adjust seasoning.

Variations

Flavor

  • Replace lemon with ½ cup white wine for more depth.
  • Stir 1 tbsp Dijon mustard into the sauce for more character.

Health

  • Use light cream for a lighter sauce.

Method

  • Avoid overcooking – breast does not need 8 hours.

Toppings

  • Fresh parsley when serving.

Author

C

Camilla

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Author

C

Camilla