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Creamy Crockpot Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken with Rice

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A comforting and easy slow cooker recipe featuring tender chicken breasts cooked with lemon, garlic, butter, and creamy sauce served over fluffy rice. Perfect for busy weeknights and cozy dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice (or jasmine rice)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4–5 garlic cloves, minced
  • Juice of 2 large lemons
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Mince 4 to 5 garlic cloves and squeeze juice from 2 large lemons. Rinse 1 cup of long-grain white rice under cold water until water runs clear to remove excess starch.
  2. Place the rinsed rice at the bottom of the crockpot.
  3. Lay 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts evenly over the rice. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. In a bowl, combine 2 cups of chicken broth, lemon juice, minced garlic, and 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter (cut into pieces). Pour this mixture over the chicken and rice evenly.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours until chicken is tender and rice is cooked through but still fluffy. Alternatively, cook on high for 2.5 to 3 hours, watching to prevent dryness.
  6. About 20 minutes before serving, stir in 1/2 cup of heavy cream gently to combine. Cover again and let warm through.
  7. Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed. If sauce is too thick, add a splash of broth or water.
  8. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top for garnish and serve warm.

Notes

Avoid stirring too much during cooking to prevent mushy rice. For thicker chicken breasts, pound to even thickness for uniform cooking. Use fresh garlic and fresh lemon juice for best flavor. If using chicken thighs, add 30 minutes to cooking time. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil and heavy cream with coconut cream. Rinsing rice is important to avoid gummy texture.

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