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Low Carb Creamy Lemon Chicken

LOW CARB CREAMY LEMON CHICKEN
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If you’re searching for an easy yet flavorful dish to impress your family or friends, look no further than this Low Carb Creamy Lemon Chicken. Bursting with zesty lemon and rich cream, this recipe is perfect for a cozy dinner or a quick weeknight meal. With its creamy sauce and tender chicken, it’s sure to become a family favorite while keeping your carb count low. Plus, it’s versatile enough to adapt to your tastes—make it spicy, add greens, or use different proteins! Ready in just a few hours with the help of a slow cooker, this dish is as convenient as it is delicious.

Ingredients

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  • 5 boneless and skinless chicken breasts, trimmed of excess fat
  • 1/2 cup butter, divided
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground pepper, to taste
  • 2 lemons, zested and juice reserved
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 red onion, cut into wedges
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese, freshly shredded or grated
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • Parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  2. In a skillet, melt 1/4 cup of butter and sear the chicken for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  3. Transfer the seared chicken to a slow cooker.
  4. Deglaze the skillet with chicken stock and lemon juice, then pour this over the chicken.
  5. Add onion wedges, garlic, lemon zest, and remaining butter to the slow cooker.
  6. Cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6 hours until chicken is tender.
  7. Remove chicken and stir in parmesan cheese and cream into the broth until smooth.
  8. Serve the chicken topped with sauce and garnish with parsley.

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