Slow Cooker or Instant Pot Lemon Artichoke Chicken
Servings: 5 -6 servings
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs
- 1 cup chicken broth or white wine
- Juice of 1 large lemon about 1/4 cup
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 clove garlic crushed
- 7 oz can hearts of palm drained
- 7 oz jar artichoke hearts drained
- 3 twigs of fresh thyme
- 2 tsp lemon pepper
- Slices of 1 lemon
- 3 tbsp arrowroot powder*
- 2 tbsp water
Instructions
For the Slow Cooker
- Salt and pepper both sides of chicken. Place on the bottom of the slow cooker.
- In a small bowl, mix together chicken broth (or wine), lemon juice, garam masala, garlic, and turmeric. Pour on top of the chicken.
- Cover chicken with hearts of palm, artichoke hearts, fresh thyme, slices of lemon, and sprinkle with lemon pepper. Cook for 4 hours on low.
- At 4 hours, mix together arrowroot powder with 2 tbsp water. Add arrowroot powder with water and whisk. Then add mixture to the slow cooker, and continue to cook for another 30 minutes or until thickened. Remove thyme sprig (leaves should have fallen off into the dish).
- Serve chicken on top of rice, pasta, or with vegetables.
For the Instant Pot
- Salt and pepper both sides of your chicken. Place in the bottom of your Instant Pot.
- In a small bowl, mix together chicken broth (or wine), lemon juice, garam masala, garlic, and turmeric. Pour on top of the chicken.
- Cover chicken with hearts of palm, artichoke hearts, fresh thyme, slices of lemon, and sprinkle with lemon pepper. Secure the lid, ensuring the valve is sealed. Select the manual (or pressure button on some models), and cook on high pressure for 9 minutes.
- Use a quick release, ensuring the steam is completely released before opening the lid. Whisk together arrowroot with 2 tbsp of water, and add to the sauce. Continue to stir until thickened. Remove thyme sprig.
- Serve chicken on top of rice, pasta, or with vegetables.
Notes
Arrowroot powder is a thickening agent that can be used in place of cornstarch and found in most grocery stores. If you do not have it, cornstarch can be used in its place.