Garlic Butter Chicken
A comforting and tender dish of chicken cooked in garlic butter sauce with vegetables, perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs Thighs provide more moisture, while breasts are leaner.
- 1.5 lbs baby red potatoes, quartered
- 1 lb whole carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted Equivalent to 1 stick.
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning Can substitute with fresh herbs.
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley Optional, for garnish.
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
Instructions
Preparation
- Toss the chicken, quartered potatoes, and carrot chunks into the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, whisk together the melted butter, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and chicken broth.
Cooking
- Drizzle the garlic butter mixture over everything in the slow cooker. Gently stir to ensure all the ingredients are well-coated.
- Cover the crockpot and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours.
Finishing Touches
- Before serving, garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve generous portions and enjoy!
Notes
This dish pairs wonderfully with rice or mashed potatoes. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3–4 days or freeze for longer storage. Avoid rushing the cooking time to ensure tender chicken.