Garlic Butter Chicken Crockpot (Printable)

Tender chicken slow-cooked in rich garlic butter sauce for an effortless weeknight dinner.

# What You'll Need:

→ Poultry

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5-2 lbs)

→ Garlic Butter Sauce

02 - 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
03 - 6 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 teaspoon salt
05 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
06 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (or a mix of oregano, basil, thyme)
07 - ½ teaspoon paprika
08 - ½ teaspoon onion powder

→ Optional Finishing

09 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
10 - Lemon wedges, for serving

# Step-by-step:

01 - Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and place them in the bottom of the crockpot in a single layer.
02 - In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, Italian herbs, paprika, and onion powder until well combined.
03 - Pour the garlic butter sauce evenly over the chicken breasts, ensuring they are well coated.
04 - Cover and cook on High for 4 hours or on Low for 6-7 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F/74°C).
05 - For a golden finish, transfer the cooked chicken to a baking sheet and broil for 2-3 minutes.
06 - Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Set it and forget it cooking that gives you tender, fall apart chicken without hovering over the stove
  • The garlic butter sauce creates its own rich gravy that everyone fights over
  • Perfect for meal prep and actually tastes better the next day
02 -
  • Crowding the chicken too tightly will make it cook unevenly so give each piece some space
  • The sauce separates slightly during cooking which is totally normal and does not affect the flavor
  • Using chicken thighs instead of breasts will stay juicier but may need an extra 30 minutes of cooking time
03 -
  • Sear the chicken quickly in a hot pan before adding to the slow cooker for extra depth
  • Add a splash of white wine or chicken broth if you want more sauce to serve over pasta

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