Garlic Butter Chicken Crockpot: Comfort Food Made Easy

This Garlic Butter Chicken Crockpot recipe is a comforting delight with tender chicken and flavorful garlic butter sauce.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 6

Resting Time 10

Total Time 6 25

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Chicken

Cuisine: American

Calories: 380

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

3 pounds Chicken Breasts Substitution: You can use frozen chicken, just increase the cook time.

For the Sauce

6 cloves Garlic Substitution: In a pinch, garlic powder can suffice.
1 stick Butter Substitution: Olive oil offers a lighter alternative.
2 cups Chicken Broth Substitution: Use vegetable broth for a lighter version.

For the Vegetables

4 medium Potatoes Substitution: Feel free to swap in other root vegetables like parsnips.
3 medium Carrots Substitution: Want something different? Green beans or bell peppers can be added in the last two hours.

For Flavoring

1/4 cup Herbs (e.g., parsley) Substitution: Dried herbs can work in a pinch, but fresh is always best.
to taste Salt Always season to your preference for the best outcome.
to taste Pepper Always season to your preference for the best outcome.

Equipment

slow cooker

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions for Garlic Butter Chicken Crockpot

Start by patting dry your chicken breasts. Season them generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
In the slow cooker, add a stick of butter along with minced garlic. Mix these two ingredients until they’re well combined.
Carefully place the seasoned chicken breasts on top of the garlic butter mixture. Layer in the chopped potatoes and carrots around the chicken.
Pour your chicken broth over the chicken and vegetables in the slow cooker.
Cover the slow cooker and set the temperature to LOW for 6 hours or HIGH for 3 to 4 hours.
For those looking to enhance color and flavor, consider searing the chicken in a skillet over medium heat for about 3 minutes on each side before adding it to the slow cooker.
Once the cooking time has elapsed, leave the dish in the slow cooker for an additional 10 minutes with the lid on.
After resting, serve your Garlic Butter Chicken with the potatoes and carrots directly from the slow cooker.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 32gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Keep the lid closed during cooking to prevent extending the cooking time. Adjust cooking times for smaller batches and reheat carefully to maintain moisture.

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