LEMON CHICKEN WITH GRAVY

Lemon Chicken with Gravy image

Chicken tenders are nicely seasoned with tantalizing lemon and thyme flavors in this recipe. It's especially tasty with brown rice. -Shona Germino, Casa Grande, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 3h25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 pound chicken tenderloins
1/4 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons butter, cubed
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
2 large garlic cloves, peeled and sliced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley or 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dried thyme
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons cold water
Hot cooked rice, optional

Steps:

In a 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 8 ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 2-1/2 hours. Add parsley and thyme; cover and cook until chicken is no longer pink, 30 minutes longer. , Remove chicken to a serving plate and keep warm. Transfer juices to a small saucepan. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; add to juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 2 minutes. If desired, serve chicken with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 466mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges