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Crack Chicken Recipe Made Easy in the Crockpot

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Juicy chicken, tender pasta, and a rich cowboy butter sauce made with garlic, lemon, Dijon, and herbs. A bold, buttery dinner ready in 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1½ lbs chicken breasts or thighs, cut into pieces

  • 12 oz pasta (penne, rotini, or fettuccine)

  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter

  • 4–5 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard

  • Juice and zest of 1 lemon

  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes

  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

  • 1 tbsp chives, chopped

  • 1 tsp paprika

  • ½ tsp onion powder

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • Optional: ¼ cup grated Parmesan

  • Optional: ½ cup reserved pasta water

Instructions

  • Cook pasta until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water.

  • Season chicken with paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper.

  • Sear chicken in a skillet. Remove.

  • Melt butter in skillet. Sauté garlic. Add Dijon, lemon, red pepper, and herbs.

  • Return chicken and pasta to skillet. Toss to coat.

  • Adjust with pasta water if needed. Serve hot.

Notes

Use fresh garlic and lemon for bold flavor. Omit chili flakes for a milder version.

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