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Crockpot Garlic Butter Chicken (The Easiest, Most Flavorful Recipe!)

A succulent and easy Crockpot Garlic Butter Chicken recipe featuring tender chicken breasts slow-cooked in a rich, savory garlic and herb butter sauce. The perfect weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 385
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts about 4-6 breasts
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 8 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 3 tbsp of liquid from the crockpot

Equipment

  • 1 Slow Cooker A 6-quart slow cooker is recommended.
  • 1 Small Bowl

Method
 

  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Place them in a single layer in the slow cooker.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, chicken broth, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning.
  3. Pour the garlic butter mixture over the chicken.
  4. Cover and cook on LOW for 4-6 hours or on HIGH for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is cooked through (reaches 165°F).
  5. Optional: To thicken the sauce, remove the chicken. Mix the cornstarch with 3 tablespoons of the hot liquid from the crockpot to make a slurry. Whisk the slurry into the slow cooker. Cook on HIGH for 15-20 minutes, until thickened.
  6. Return the chicken to the thickened sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 385kcalProtein: 41gFat: 22gFiber: 1g

Notes

Tip 1: For extra juicy chicken, you can use boneless, skinless chicken thighs instead of breasts.
Tip 2: Serve immediately over mashed potatoes, pasta, or rice to soak up the delicious garlic butter sauce.
Keyword crockpot chicken,garlic butter chicken,slow cooker chicken

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