Description
This Garlic Butter Chicken Crockpot recipe is a simple, hands-off dish that delivers tender, flavorful chicken combined with baby red potatoes and carrots. Slow-cooked to perfection in a savory garlic butter sauce infused with Italian seasoning, it makes for a comforting and hearty meal perfect for busy days.
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: Toss the boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs along with the quartered baby red potatoes and peeled, chunked carrots into the crockpot or slow cooker, arranging them evenly.
- Mix the Garlic Butter Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the melted unsalted butter, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and chicken broth. Mix until well blended to create a flavorful sauce.
- Pour and Coat: Pour the prepared garlic butter sauce evenly over the chicken and vegetables in the slow cooker. Gently stir or move the ingredients to ensure everything is well coated with the sauce.
- Set It and Forget It: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on LOW setting for 6 to 7 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours until the chicken is tender and the vegetables are fully cooked.
- Finish and Serve: Once done, optionally garnish with fresh chopped parsley for a pop of color and flavor. Plate the dish and serve this soul-warming, hearty garlic butter chicken meal to your family or guests.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for juicier, more flavorful results, or breasts for a leaner dish.
- Adjust cooking times if using an oversized or smaller slow cooker.
- Make sure to cut vegetables into uniform sizes for even cooking.
- Garnish with fresh parsley to enhance freshness and presentation.
- The dish can be paired well with a side salad or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 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 Recipes, Comfort Food
