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Creamy Slow Cooker Chicken Breasts

creamy slow cooker chicken breasts
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Slow cooker chicken breasts feature an easy creamy gravy, carrots and celery. Put the ingredients in the slow cooker and press the button!

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
  • Kosher salt (to taste)
  • Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chicken stock (unsalted or low sodium)
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 medium bay leaf
  • 4 carrots (cut into 2-inch pieces)
  • 4 ribs celery (cut into 1-inch pieces)
  • 2 medium onions (halved and thickly sliced)
  • Optional: 1 1/2 cups frozen peas (thawed)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken:

    • Pat the chicken breasts with paper towels to dry and then sprinkle with salt and pepper.

  2. Prepare the Sauce:
    • Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
    • Add the flour to the butter and garlic and continue to cook for 2 minutes longer, stirring constantly. 
    • Add the chicken stock; cook, stirring, until thickened. Stir in the thyme and bay leaf.
  3. Add Ingredients to the Slow Cooker:
    • Put the carrot and celery pieces and onions in the slow cooker; arrange the chicken breasts on top of the vegetables and pour the sauce mixture over all.
  4. Slow Cook:
    • Cover and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours, or on high for about 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Add the peas to the pot and replace the lid. Continue cooking on high for 10 minutes.
  5. Finish the Dish:
    • Using a slotted spoon, transfer the chicken and vegetables to a serving dish and keep warm. Strain the sauce into a medium saucepan.
    • Bring the sauce to a simmer and continue to cook for 2 to 5 minutes, or until slightly reduced and the flavors are concentrated.·
    • Add the cream. Taste and season with more salt and pepper, as needed.

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