Description
A simple yet flavorful slow cooker recipe that transforms chicken breasts into tender, juicy meals infused with garlic butter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces 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
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 piece lemon, juiced
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a small bowl, either in the microwave or on the stove.
- Add the minced garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to the melted butter. Stir until well combined.
- Place the chicken breasts into the slow cooker. Pour the garlic butter mixture evenly over the chicken, making sure each piece is coated.
- Squeeze the lemon juice over the chicken for an extra burst of flavor.
- Cover the slow cooker with the lid and set it to cook on low for 6 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Once cooking is complete, remove the chicken from the slow cooker and place it on a serving plate. You can shred it or serve the breasts whole.
- Spoon some of the remaining garlic butter sauce over the chicken. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
For best results, serve this dish over rice or mashed potatoes to soak up the mouthwatering garlic butter sauce. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: slow cooker, chicken, garlic butter, comfort food, easy dinner
