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Garlic Butter Chicken

A cozy, melt-in-your-mouth weeknight favorite made with juicy chicken, tender vegetables, and a rich garlic-butter sauce, all cooked effortlessly in a slow cooker.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 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
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Toss chicken, potatoes, and carrots into the slow cooker.
Mixing the Sauce
  1. In a bowl, combine melted butter, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and chicken broth.
Cooking
  1. Pour the garlic butter mixture over everything in the slow cooker. Stir gently to coat all pieces.
  2. Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours.
Serving
  1. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Plate it up and enjoy this soul-warming meal!

Notes

Use thighs for juicier results; avoid lifting the lid during cooking to maintain temperature. For a thicker sauce, reduce cooking time or use a cornstarch slurry.