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Delicious Garlic Butter Chicken cooked in a crockpot for tender and flavorful delight

Garlic Butter Chicken

Garlic Butter Chicken is the ultimate weeknight lifesaver, delivering tender, savory chicken with minimal effort using a slow cooker.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Course Comfort Food, Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 420 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken

  • 4 pieces boneless chicken breasts Can swap with turkey breast or thighs
  • 2 cups potatoes, diced Cut smaller for quicker cooking
  • 2 cups carrots, sliced Consider pre-cooking if undercooked

For the Garlic Butter Sauce

  • 1/2 cup butter, melted Reserve 1 tbsp to stir in after cooking
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp salt Adjust for low-sodium options
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 cup chicken broth Use low-sodium broth for a healthier option

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Toss chicken, potatoes, and carrots into the slow cooker, arranging evenly in the pot.

Mix the Sauce

  • In a bowl, combine melted butter, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and chicken broth. Whisk until emulsified.

Combine

  • Pour the garlic butter mixture over everything in the slow cooker. Stir gently to coat all pieces.

Cooking

  • Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours.

Serving

  • Garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Spoon sauce over servings to enhance flavor.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. Shred leftover chicken for tacos or creamy pasta.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 40gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3g
Keyword Comfort Food, Crockpot Chicken, Easy Chicken Dinner, Garlic Butter Chicken, Slow Cooker Recipe
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