Description
This Garlic Butter Chicken Crockpot Recipe delivers tender, flavorful chicken with perfectly cooked baby potatoes and carrots, all infused with a rich garlic butter sauce. An effortless slow cooker meal that lets you set it and forget it for a comforting, hearty 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)
Instructions
- Prep the Ingredients: Toss the boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs with the quartered baby red potatoes and peeled, chunked carrots in the slow cooker.
- Mix the Garlic Butter Sauce: In a separate bowl, combine the melted unsalted butter, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and chicken broth until well blended.
- Pour and Coat: Pour the garlic butter mixture evenly over the chicken and vegetables in the slow cooker, then gently stir to ensure everything is well coated with the sauce.
- Set It and Forget It: Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6 to 7 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
- Finish and Serve: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired, then plate and enjoy this warm, hearty meal perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
Notes
- You can use either chicken breasts or thighs depending on your preference; thighs tend to be juicier.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, remove the chicken and vegetables at the end and simmer the sauce on the stove for a few minutes to reduce.
- Feel free to add other root vegetables like parsnips or sweet potatoes for variation.
- Make sure to cut potatoes and carrots into similar-sized chunks for even cooking.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for 3-4 days and can be reheated gently in the microwave or on the stovetop.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Garlic Butter Chicken, Slow Cooker Chicken, Crockpot Recipes, Easy Dinner, Chicken and Vegetables, One-Pot Meal
