Lunch: Slow-Cooker Lemon Garlic Chicken

The rich creamy lemon sauce makes this slow-cooker chicken.

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

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Health benefits of Slow-Cooker Lemon Garlic Chicken

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.

Ingredients

8 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 2 lb)
Juice and grated peel from 1 large lemon (about 1/4 cup juice and 1 teaspoon peel)
3 teaspoons finely chopped garlic (from 8-oz jar)
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup Progresso™ chicken stock or broth (from 32-oz carton)
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
Chopped fresh parsley, if desired

Instructions

Spray 3- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Place chicken thighs in slow cooker; sprinkle with grated lemon peel, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and the pepper. Pour chicken stock over chicken.
Cover; cook on Low heat setting 4 to 5 hours.
Remove chicken from slow cooker; place on plate, and cover to keep warm. In small bowl, mix remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, the cornstarch, lemon juice and cream until well blended. Stir into liquid in cooker. Cover; cook on High heat setting 15 to 20 minutes or until thickened. Serve chicken with sauce. Garnish with chopped parsley.

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