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Slow cooker lemon garlic butter chicken ready to serve.

Slow Cooker Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken

A comforting and flavorful slow-cooked chicken dish with lemon, garlic, and butter, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 4 pieces chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Method

Preparation

  • Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
  • In a bowl, mix together the butter, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, thyme, and rosemary.
  • Pour the mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker.

Cooking

  • Cover and cook on low for 4 hours.
  • Once done, shred the chicken in the sauce and stir to combine.

Serving

  • Serve over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes, and garnish with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 38gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gSodium: 1000mgSugar: 1g

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the lemon-garlic mixture for a few hours before cooking. If you like a little heat, add red pepper flakes to the butter mixture. Feel free to use bone-in chicken thighs or drumsticks instead of breasts for a richer flavor. To store leftovers, allow the chicken to cool to room temperature, then transfer to an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 3-4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. To eat leftovers, thaw in the refrigerator overnight and reheat before serving.
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