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Garlic Butter Slow Cooker Chicken


  • Author: emily-mitchell
  • Total Time: 375 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

A delightful and easy slow cooker chicken recipe infused with garlic and butter, perfect for weeknight dinners.


Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • Optional: Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Instructions

  1. Begin by seasoning the chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
  2. Mix the butter, minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, and lemon juice in a small bowl.
  3. Spread half of the garlic butter mixture over the chicken thighs.
  4. Place the chicken in the slow cooker and pour the chicken broth around the thighs.
  5. Dollop the remaining garlic butter mixture on top of the chicken.
  6. Cover the slow cooker and set it on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
  7. Optionally, transfer the cooked chicken to a baking sheet and broil in the oven for 3-5 minutes before serving.

Notes

For a gluten-free option, ensure that your chicken broth is certified gluten-free. You can also substitute the chicken with hearty vegetables for a vegetarian version.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 360 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 2g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg