Description
A simple and delicious slow cooker recipe for garlic butter chicken that requires minimal effort and delivers maximum flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat and add the minced garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the garlic butter mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks and mix it with the sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add lemon juice or zest to the garlic butter mixture.
- Serve with rice or vegetables for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Chicken, Easy Chicken Recipe, Set It and Forget It Chicken