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LOW CARB CREAMY LEMON CHICKEN

LOW CARB CREAMY LEMON CHICKEN
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Discover the delightful Low Carb Creamy Lemon Chicken, a dish that beautifully blends tangy lemon with rich cream for a meal that’s both satisfying and guilt-free.

Ingredients

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  • 5 boneless and skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 2 lemons (zested and juiced)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 red onion (cut into wedges)
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese (shredded)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Season chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Melt ¼ cup of butter in a skillet over medium-high heat; sear the chicken for 2 to 3 minutes per side until slightly browned.
  3. Spray the slow cooker with non-stick spray and place the seared chicken inside.
  4. Deglaze the skillet with chicken stock, scraping up any bits from the bottom, then stir in lemon juice and pour over chicken.
  5. Add onion wedges, lemon zest, garlic, remaining butter cut into slabs, and additional pepper.
  6. Cook on high for 3 to 4 hours or low for 6 hours. Remove chicken when done.
  7. Transfer broth to a skillet; bring to boil and whisk in parmesan cheese until blended, then add heavy cream and reduce by half.
  8. Serve chicken drizzled with sauce and garnished with parsley.

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