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Crock Pot Chicken Scampi with Garlic Parmesan Rice

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Make this comforting Chicken Scampi and creamy Garlic Parmesan Rice together in your slow cooker for an easy weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine or additional broth
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Place the cut chicken pieces into the bottom of your slow cooker.
  2. Pour the chicken broth, white wine (or extra broth), melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper over the chicken. Stir gently to coat.
  3. Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 3 to 4 hours or on HIGH for 1.5 to 2 hours, until the chicken is tender.
  4. About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the uncooked rice and water. Increase the heat setting to HIGH if it was on LOW. Cover and cook for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.
  5. Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until the sauce is creamy. Cook for another 5 minutes, uncovered, until heated through.
  6. Stir in the fresh parsley before serving. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • If you prefer a thicker sauce, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water and stir this slurry into the slow cooker during the last 15 minutes of cooking.
  • For a brighter flavor, add the zest of one lemon along with the juice.
  • You can substitute chicken thighs for breasts if you prefer darker meat.

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