SLOW COOKER CHICKEN THIGHS WITH CREAMY LEMON SAUCE RECIPE - (4/5)

Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs with Creamy Lemon Sauce Recipe - (4/5) image

Provided by gigiwoolie

Number Of Ingredients 13

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2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 small yellow onion, diced (or about 1/4 cup)
2-3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 (or up to 1/4) teaspoon pepper, depending on taste
1 1/2 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon grainy mustard
3/4 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon cornstarch

Steps:

Sprinkle each side of chicken with Italian seasoning, salt and pepper In large skillet over medium high heat melt butter with olive oil Add onion and garlic and saute for about 2 minutes Move onions and garlic to side of pan and add seasoned chicken thighs Saute for about 2-3 minutes on each side until nicely browned Transfer contents of pan to slow cooker Add chicken broth Cover and cook on low for 5-7 hours or high for 3-4 Remove chicken and cover to keep warm Add cream, mustard and lemon juice to slow cooker and whisk To thicken sauce pour into small saucepan and whisk in 1 tablespoon cornstarch Bring to a boil for 2-3 minutes until thickened to desired consistency Add additional salt and pepper to taste Pour over chicken and serve NOTES I cooked this on low in my 5 quart slow cooker for 6 hours