SLOW COOKER CHICKEN IN CREAMY BACON SAUCE
PREP TIME: 10 minutes
COOKING TIME: 8 hours
MAKES 4 servings
This is an all-time favorite recipe, converted to a slow cooker method. The low
and slow cooking ensures tender, flavorful chicken. Simply brown the chicken
and bacon, put all ingredients in a slow cooker before work, and come home to a wonderful-smelling house and an irresistible dinner.
For a complete, wholesome meal, pair this with any low-carb vegetable. Our favorite choice is grilled asparagus.
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 13⁄4 lbs/780 g) or boneless,
skinless chicken thighs (see Note)
1⁄4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1⁄4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
8 slices bacon, diced
1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
1⁄2 cup (120 ml) all-natural salted chicken stock
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves, or 1⁄4 heaping teaspoon dried thyme
leaves
1⁄2 teaspoon ground mustard
Chopped fresh parsley or a handful of pea shoots, for garnish
Directions:
1. Preheat a slow cooker to high.
2. Heat a large frying pan until hot and add the oil. Season the chicken
breasts evenly with the salt and pepper and add to the pan. Cook the
chicken for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Add the
chopped bacon and cook for 2 minutes more, until crispy.
3. Place the browned chicken breasts, bacon, and all other ingredients in the
slow cooker. Secure the lid and leave to cook on high for 8 hours.
4. After 8 hours, stir the ingredients well and season to taste. Garnish with
fresh parsley and serve. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3days.
Reference:https://keto-plans.com/2020/08/12/slow-cooker-chicken-in-creamy-bacon-sauce/