Crockpot Garlic Butter Chicken
A heartwarming and simple recipe for garlic butter chicken, slow-cooked with tender chicken and vibrant vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Total Time: 250 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup garlic butter (melted)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, bell peppers)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your chicken: Pat them dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Melt the butter in a microwave-safe dish until liquid.
- Layer the chicken at the bottom of the crockpot and pour melted garlic butter over it.
- Pour in the chicken broth to keep it juicy.
- Add your mixed vegetables around the chicken.
- Season with dried thyme, salt, and pepper, and give it a gentle stir.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until tender.
- Serve the chicken shredded over rice or mashed potatoes and drizzle with garlic butter sauce.
Notes
This recipe is forgiving and can be adjusted with different vegetables or broth types. For variations, consider adding lemon zest or making it spicy with red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: crockpot chicken, garlic butter, comfort food, easy recipe, slow cooker