Ingredients
5chicken breasts,boneless and skinless
6tbspunsalted butter,divided
½tspkosher salt
¼tspblack pepper,coarsely ground
1tspItalian seasoning
2lemons,juiced and zested
2garlic cloves,minced
1cuphalf and half
1tbspcornstarch
1tbspchicken base,optional
Preparation
In a large cast iron skillet, add 1 tablespoon of butter to melt on medium high heat.
Season the chicken with the kosher salt, black pepper and Italian seasoning and add it to the pan.
Cook on each side for 4 to 6 minutes.
Add the chicken to your slow cooker.
Cover with lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic and the rest of the butter in pieces.
Cook on Low for 4 hours or on High for 2 hours.
In a large measuring cup, add the half and half, cornstarch and chicken base and whisk well.
Add the liquid, mix, and cook an additional hour on High.