Tender Crockpot Garlic Butter Chicken
A simple and easy crockpot recipe featuring tender, juicy chicken cooked low and slow in a rich garlic butter sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 to 4 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes to 4 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth (120 ml)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or mix of dried oregano, basil, and thyme)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, about 1/2 teaspoon salt, and about 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Mix until creamy.
- Pat chicken dry with paper towels and season both sides lightly with salt and pepper.
- Pour chicken broth into the bottom of the crockpot.
- Place chicken pieces on top of the broth and spread the garlic butter mixture evenly over each piece.
- Cover and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and is tender.
- Once cooked, drizzle fresh lemon juice over the chicken and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese if using. Let sit for a few minutes with lid off to thicken sauce.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Use softened butter for best results. Avoid lifting the crockpot lid during cooking to maintain temperature. If sauce is too watery at the end, remove chicken and simmer sauce on high for 10-15 minutes to reduce. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil and omit Parmesan cheese. Chicken is done at 165°F (74°C).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast or
- Calories: 375
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Protein: 35
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