Description

This Crock-Pot Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken is a tender, flavorful main course perfect for an easy weeknight dinner. Boneless chicken breasts are slow-cooked in a rich lemon garlic butter sauce infused with herbs and spices, creating a savory and tangy dish that’s moist and delicious. Garnished with fresh parsley, it pairs wonderfully with rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables.

Ingredients

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Chicken:

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Butter Sauce:

1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
6 cloves garlic, minced
Juice of 2 lemons
Zest of 1 lemon
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth

Garnish:

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

Prepare the chicken: Place the 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts evenly at the bottom of the Crock-Pot.
Make the butter sauce: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 1/2 cup unsalted butter. Add 6 cloves of minced garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to let it brown.
Add seasonings: Stir into the melted garlic butter the juice of 2 lemons, zest of 1 lemon, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (if using), and 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth. Mix well and bring to a gentle simmer.
Pour sauce over chicken: Carefully pour the lemon garlic butter mixture evenly over the chicken breasts in the Crock-Pot, ensuring they are well coated.
Cook: Cover the Crock-Pot and cook on low for 4–5 hours or on high for 2–3 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked through and tender.
Serve: Once done, spoon some of the sauce over each chicken breast and garnish with 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

For extra depth of flavor, sear the chicken breasts in a hot skillet for 2–3 minutes per side before adding them to the Crock-Pot.
This dish pairs beautifully with rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
You can shred the cooked chicken to use in wraps, salads, or sandwiches for versatile leftovers.