Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Chicken, a dish that marries tender chicken with a rich, buttery garlic sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or relaxed family dinners, this recipe allows the slow cooker to work its magic, infusing each bite with savory goodness. With minimal prep time and effortless cooking, you’ll have a satisfying meal that pleases everyone at the table. Serve it over rice, mashed potatoes, or even toss it into tacos for a fun twist. Enjoy this versatile dish that’s sure to become a favorite in your home!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 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, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, melt the butter and mix in minced garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Place 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 about 6 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Serve hot with extra sauce spooned over the top and garnish with parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg