Lemon Chicken Breasts

Name: Lemon Chicken Breasts
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 20 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each); 1 cup chicken broth, divided; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; Hot cooked rice; 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted; 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Dijon mustard, rosemary and lemon juice season chicken breasts wonderfully in this fuss-free recipe. For an elegant and impressive finish, sprinkle on some toasted almonds and fresh parsley. —Kathy Evans, Lacey, Washington

Ingredients

6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
1 cup chicken broth, divided
1/4 cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
3 tablespoons cornstarch
Hot cooked rice
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Directions

Place chicken in a 3-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine 3/4 cup broth, lemon juice, mustard, garlic, butter and rosemary; pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until a thermometer reads 170°. Remove chicken; keep warm.
Skim fat from cooking juices; transfer to a small saucepan. Bring liquid to a boil. Combine cornstarch and remaining broth until smooth. Gradually stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
Serve chicken with rice and sauce. Sprinkle with almonds and parsley.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 268 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 89mg cholesterol, 440mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 2 fat, 1/2 starch.

Originally published as Lemon Chicken Breasts with Almonds in Taste of Home Everyday Slow Cooker & One Dish Recipes 2008

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jbugsly

Apr 23, 2013

Very tasty and easy recipe. My whole family loved it. Even the picky 7 gear old. We will be making this again.
stacienbob

Aug 3, 2011

Quick and easy.
kalipokid

Jul 13, 2011

A bit too much lemon, perhaps 1/8 a cup. Good meal!!