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Garlic Butter Chicken Crockpot Recipe

Garlic Butter Chicken Crockpot Recipe: Effortless Comfort Food

This Garlic Butter Chicken Crockpot Recipe combines tender chicken, buttery potatoes, and sweet carrots for an effortless, comforting meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 6 pieces Chicken Thighs or Breasts Boneless cuts make serving a breeze.
For the Sauce
  • 6-8 cloves Garlic, minced Essential for that signature flavor and aroma.
  • ½ cup Butter Adds rich creaminess; olive oil can be used for a lighter touch.
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Opt for low sodium for a healthier choice.
For the Vegetables
  • 1 lb Potatoes, diced Any variety will do.
  • 3 pieces Carrots, sliced Feel free to swap with parsnips for a unique twist.
For Seasoning
  • 1 tsp Dried Thyme Fresh herbs are even better if you have them.
  • 1 tsp Dried Rosemary Fresh herbs are even better if you have them.
  • Salt and Pepper Essential for adjusting seasoning to taste.

Equipment

  • Crockpot
  • Saucepan
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Begin by dicing your potatoes into bite-sized pieces and slicing your carrots into uniform rounds for even cooking.
  2. In a large crockpot, layer the ingredients starting with the chicken thighs or breasts at the bottom.
  3. In a small saucepan, melt ½ cup of butter over low heat, then stir in the minced garlic, 1 cup of chicken broth, and 1 teaspoon each of dried thyme and rosemary.
  4. Cover the crockpot with its lid and set it to cook on LOW for 6 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours.
  5. Once cooking time is complete, allow the Garlic Butter Chicken to sit for 10 minutes with the lid on.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Don’t lift the lid during cooking, as each time you open it, you add 15 minutes to the cooking time.

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