Creamy Slow Cooker Chicken Breasts
Slow cooker chicken breasts feature an easy creamy gravy, carrots and celery. Put the ingredients in the slow cooker and press the button!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds chicken breasts, boneless, skinless
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 4 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups low sodium chicken broth, or unsalted
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 medium bay leaf
- 4 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 4 ribs celery, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 medium onions, halved and thickly sliced
- 1 1/2 cups frozen peas (optional)
- ½ cup heavy cream
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts with paper towels to dry and then sprinkle with salt and pepper.1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts | Kosher salt | Freshly ground black pepper
- 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 broth; cook, stirring, until thickened. Stir in the thyme and bay leaf.4 tbsp butter | 2 cloves garlic | 1/4 cup all-purpose flour | 2 cups low sodium chicken broth | 1 tsp dried thyme | 1 medium bay leaf
- 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 medium carrots | 4 ribs celery | 2 medium onions
- Cover and cook on LOW for 5 to 6 hours, or on HIGH for about 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Add the peas (if using) to the pot and replace the lid. Turn the slow cooker to HIGH if necessary, then cook for 10 minutes longer.1 1/2 cups frozen peas (optional)
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer the chicken and vegetables to a serving dish and keep warm. Strain the sauce into a medium saucepan and discard the bay leaf. 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.1/2 cup heavy cream
For a thicker gravy, simmer sauce slightly longer before adding cream.
Nutrition
Calories: 523kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 42gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 176mgSodium: 544mgPotassium: 1183mgFiber: 4gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 11223IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 92mgIron: 2mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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