Description
Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Chicken is a mouthwatering, hassle-free dish that transforms your weeknight dinners into something special. With succulent chicken breasts cooked in a rich garlic and butter sauce, this recipe delivers comfort and flavor with minimal effort. The slow cooker does all the work while you enjoy the enticing aroma filling your home. Perfect for busy families or gatherings, serve it over rice or mashed potatoes to savor every delicious drop of sauce. This dish not only pleases the palate but also makes for excellent meal prep leftovers. Give this easy recipe a try, and watch it become a go-to favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a small bowl, then mix in the minced garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker and pour the garlic butter mixture over them.
- Squeeze lemon juice over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours until fully cooked and tender.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken (about 4 ounces)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg