Description
A comforting and hearty Garlic Butter Chicken Crockpot Recipe featuring tender chicken breasts or thighs, baby red potatoes, and whole carrots slowly cooked in a flavorful garlic butter sauce. This easy slow cooker meal requires minimal prep and delivers delicious, savory flavors perfect for a family dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Vegetables
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1.5 lbs baby red potatoes, quartered
- 1 lb whole carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
Garlic Butter Sauce
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
Garnish
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep the Ingredients: Toss the boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs together with the quartered baby red potatoes and peeled, chunked carrots directly into the slow cooker insert.
- Mix the Garlic Butter Sauce: In a medium bowl, combine the melted unsalted butter, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and chicken broth. Stir well to blend all the flavors together.
- Pour and Coat: Pour the garlic butter sauce evenly over the chicken and vegetables in the slow cooker. Use a spoon or spatula to gently stir and coat all the pieces with the sauce ensuring maximum flavor infusion.
- Set It and Forget It: Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW power for 6 to 7 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours. This slow cooking process ensures the chicken is tender and the vegetables are perfectly cooked.
- Finish and Serve: Once cooked, optionally garnish with chopped fresh parsley for a pop of color and freshness. Plate the garlic butter chicken with the vegetables and serve hot for a soul-warming, hearty meal perfect for family dinners.
Notes
- You can use either chicken breasts or thighs depending on your preference; thighs tend to stay more moist and tender in slow cookers.
- Make sure to cut potatoes into quarters and carrots into chunks for even cooking within the crockpot.
- Adjust salt and seasoning to taste after cooking if needed.
- Optional garnish with fresh parsley adds a fresh burst of flavor and color.
- For a lower fat option, reduce the butter by half or substitute with olive oil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 to 7 hours on low or 3 to 4 hours on high
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: garlic butter chicken, crockpot chicken recipe, slow cooker dinner, easy chicken recipe, comfort food, one pot meal
