Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Chicken
One pot. Zero drama. This slow cooker classic delivers juicy, buttery chicken with garlic-infused richness—basically dinner that tastes like a win.
Equipment
- whisk (if thickening sauce)
Ingredients
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 5 garlic cloves minced
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch optional, (for thickening sauce)
- 1 tbsp cold water optional, (for thickening sauce)
Instructions
- Place chicken in the bottom of your slow cooker.6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter, minced garlic, chicken broth, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and paprika.4 tbsp unsalted butter, 5 garlic cloves, 1/2 cup chicken broth, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp Italian seasoning, 1/2 tsp paprika
- Pour the mixture over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 4–6 hours or high for 2–3 hours, until chicken is tender and fully cooked.
- Optional: For a thicker sauce, whisk together cornstarch and cold water. Stir into the slow cooker during the last 15 minutes.1 tbsp cornstarch, 1 tbsp cold water
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve.1 tbsp fresh parsley
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 28gFat: 20gFiber: 0gSugar: 0g
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