Description
This Garlic Butter Chicken Crockpot recipe offers a hands-off, 6-hour cooking method to achieve tender, flavorful chicken combined with hearty baby red potatoes and carrots. Infused with a rich garlic butter sauce seasoned with Italian herbs, this comforting dish is perfect for a hassle-free family meal.
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)
Instructions
- Prep the Ingredients: Place the chicken, quartered baby red potatoes, and peeled and chunked carrots into the slow cooker, evenly distributing them for balanced cooking.
- Mix the Garlic Butter Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the melted unsalted butter, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and chicken broth until fully combined, creating a flavorful garlic butter blend.
- Pour and Coat: Pour the garlic butter mixture over the ingredients in the slow cooker and gently stir to ensure all pieces are well coated with the sauce.
- Set It and Forget It: Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW setting for 6 to 7 hours, or HIGH setting for 3 to 4 hours, allowing the chicken and vegetables to become tender and infused with the garlic butter flavors.
- Finish and Serve: Once cooked, optionally garnish with chopped fresh parsley for a burst of color and fresh flavor. Serve hot for a comforting and hearty meal.
Notes
- Using chicken thighs will result in a juicier and more flavorful dish compared to chicken breasts.
- Adjust the cooking time based on your slow cooker’s heat variation to avoid overcooking.
- For a richer flavor, you can brown the chicken in a skillet before placing it in the slow cooker, though this step is optional.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated thoroughly before serving.
- To make this dish gluten-free, ensure the chicken broth used is labeled gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Garlic Butter Chicken, Crockpot Chicken, Slow Cooker Chicken, Easy Chicken Dinner, Garlic Butter Sauce, Slow Cooker Recipe, Comfort Food
