Garlic Butter Chicken Crockpot (Printer-friendly)
Tender chicken slow-cooked in rich garlic butter sauce. Ready in 4 hours with just 10 minutes prep time.
# What you'll need:
→ Poultry
01 - 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (1.5-2 lbs)
→ Garlic Butter Sauce
02 - 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
03 - 6 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 teaspoon salt
05 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
06 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
07 - 1/2 teaspoon paprika
08 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
→ Optional Finishing
09 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
10 - Lemon wedges
# Method:
01 - Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels and arrange in a single layer at the bottom of the slow cooker.
02 - Whisk together melted butter, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, Italian herbs, paprika, and onion powder in a small bowl until thoroughly combined.
03 - Pour garlic butter mixture evenly over chicken breasts, ensuring each piece is well coated with the sauce.
04 - Cover and cook on High setting for 4 hours or Low setting for 6-7 hours, until chicken is tender and reaches internal temperature of 165°F.
05 - Transfer cooked chicken to a baking sheet and broil for 2-3 minutes for a golden, caramelized exterior if desired.
06 - Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The chicken becomes so tender it practically falls apart with just a fork
- Your kitchen will smell like a fancy Italian restaurant while you barely lift a finger
02 -
- The internal temperature is your best friend here because slow cookers can vary wildly in heat
- That sauce in the bottom is liquid gold so do not even think about pouring it down the drain
03 -
- Pat the chicken really dry before adding it to help the sauce stick better
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving so all those juices redistribute