Chicken with Thyme and Garlic Sauce Crock Pot
Transform your weeknight dinners with this decadent Chicken with Thyme and Garlic Sauce made effortlessly in a crock pot. This recipe features tender, golden-brown seared chicken breasts slow-cooked to perfection in a creamy, aromatic garlic and thyme sauce. Infused with the earthy notes of fresh thyme, savory garlic, and a hint of zesty lemon, this dish strikes the perfect balance of rich and refreshing flavors. The sauce, thickened with a buttery roux and enhanced with a splash of heavy cream, clings luxuriously to each bite. Ideal for busy schedules, the recipe requires minimal prep time and lets your crock pot do all the work, creating a restaurant-worthy meal in just a few hours. Serve it with comforting sides like mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables, and top it with fresh parsley for a beautiful finishing touch. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests, this recipe is sure to become a household favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 4 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon Fresh thyme
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil. Sear the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove the chicken and set aside.
In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium, add the butter and allow it to melt. Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Sprinkle flour over the garlic and whisk continuously for another 1 minute to create a roux.
Slowly stir in the chicken broth, heavy cream, and lemon juice, whisking to combine. Allow the sauce to simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened. Add the fresh thyme and stir to incorporate.
Transfer the seared chicken breasts to the crock pot. Pour the garlic and thyme sauce evenly over the chicken.
Cover the crock pot with its lid and cook on low for 4 hours, or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
Once cooking is complete, carefully remove the chicken from the crock pot. If the sauce is thinner than desired, transfer it to a small saucepan and simmer on the stovetop for 5-7 minutes until reduced and thickened. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
To serve, place the chicken on a platter or individual plates and spoon the garlic thyme sauce generously over the top. Sprinkle with chopped parsley for garnish, if desired.
Serve warm with your choice of side dishes such as mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2504 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 157.4 g | 202% | |
| Saturated Fat | 73.4 g | 367% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 894 mg | 298% | |
| Sodium | 3521 mg | 153% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19.0 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.1 g | ||
| Protein | 222.1 g | 444% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 154 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 9.2 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 2162 mg | 46% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
