Dill Shredded Chicken with Herb Butter

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Juicy shredded chicken infused with fresh dill and a luxurious herb butter sauce, ideal for keto meal prep. This American-inspired slow-cooker recipe (keto), ready in about 255 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, heavy cream, fresh dill for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 240 min Serves 4 American cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Place chicken breasts in slow cooker, season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper, then pour 1/2 cup heavy cream over the top.
  2. Step 2: Add minced garlic, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, and 1 tsp lemon zest to slow cooker, stirring to coat chicken with cream mixture.
  3. Step 3: Cover and cook on low for 4 hours until chicken is fully cooked. Shred chicken with two forks, stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill and 2 tbsp melted butter until sauce is creamy and coats chicken.

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