Slow-Cooker Lemon Garlic Chicken

8 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 2 lb) Juice and grated peel from

1 large lemon (about 1/4 cup juice and 1 teaspoon peel)

3 teaspoons finely chopped garlic (from 8-oz jar)

3/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1/2 cup Progresso™ chicken stock or broth (from 32-oz carton)

3 tablespoons cornstarch

1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

Chopped fresh parsley, if desired

Direction

1. Spray 3- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Place chicken thighs in slow cooker; sprinkle with grated lemon peel, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and the pepper. Pour chicken stock over chicken.
2. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 4 to 5 hours.
3. Remove chicken from slow cooker; place on plate, and cover to keep warm. In small bowl, mix remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, the cornstarch, lemon juice and cream until well blended. Stir into liquid in cooker. Cover; cook on High heat setting 15 to 20 minutes or until thickened. Serve chicken with sauce. Garnish with chopped parsley.