Description
A comforting and flavorful garlic butter chicken meal made in a slow cooker, featuring tender chicken and vegetables for an easy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1.5 lbs baby red potatoes, quartered
- 1 lb whole carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep: Quarter the baby reds and chop the carrots so they cook evenly. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
- Layer veg and chicken: Place the potatoes and carrots in the bottom of the slow cooker. Lay the chicken on top.
- Make the garlic butter sauce: Whisk together melted butter, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and chicken broth in a bowl.
- Coat: Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken and vegetables.
- Cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or on HIGH for 3–4 hours until the chicken reaches 165°F.
- Finish: Adjust seasoning with salt or pepper and sprinkle with parsley before serving.
Notes
Great for busy evenings or family dinners. Adjust garlic and seasoning to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American