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Crockpot Garlic Butter Chicken

Modified: Jun 22, 2022 · Published: Sep 22, 2019 by Allison Treadwell · This post may contain affiliate links · 34 Comments

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This all-in-one crockpot garlic butter chicken melts in your mouth (thanks, butter!) and is so simple to make. Not only does the make fall apart tender garlic chicken, it includes veggies making it a complete meal.

Chicken with Garlic Sauce

Let the butter do the work on this easy dinner. Mix butter, garlic, and a few spices then you will have a tantalizing dinner that's not only good but impressive enough to serve guests (even the in-laws!).

I always love a recipe where you can put everything into the slow cooker at once and not think about it again until it's time to serve dinner; this recipe is one of those!

Garlic butter chicken takes only 10 minutes to prep and you will be all set! You will end up with juicy, tender chicken in a delicious, garlic butter sauce that will make you want to lick your plate.

Slow Cooker Chicken and Potatoes

Garlic butter chicken and potatoes is an easy dinner recipe to whip up any night of the week. All you have to do is mix melted butter with a few common spices, add chicken, layer veggies and drizzle the delectable butter sauce over everything. This is a true fix-it-and-forget-it meal that will only take minutes to prep. The crockpot does all the hard work!

1. Mix melted butter with garlic and spices.

2. Place chicken breasts on the bottom of the slow cooker. Pour ⅓ of the butter mixture over the chicken breasts.

3. Layer potatoes and veggies on top of the chicken, making sure to place the potatoes spread apart so they have room to cook. You don't want raw potatoes at dinnertime.

4. Pour the remaining butter mixture over veggies and potatoes.

5. Add chicken broth over everything.

6. Cook for 3 - 4 hours on high or 6 hours on low.

Can I Use Chicken Thighs Instead?

Yes. If your family prefers dark meat, you can use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts in this recipe. The thighs will need a little less time to cook, so check them at 3 hours on high or 5 hours on low. Garlic butter chicken thighs are just as delicious as the chicken breasts!

Tips for Making Crockpot Garlic Butter Chicken

  • Make sure to cut your potatoes in quarters. Since potatoes take longer to cook you want to make sure to quarter them, allowing them to cook in the same amount of time as the chicken and carrots.
  • You can swap the carrots or potatoes for any veggies that your family likes. Another couple of good vegetables that work well with the garlic butter sauce are green beans or broccoli.
  • Know your slow cooker. Every slow cooker is different and cooks differently. If this is your first time making this, you should start checking on the chicken early. No one wants to gnaw on dry chicken. 

With all the amazing Crockpot chicken recipes out there, it can be hard to choose which one to make for dinner. This garlic butter chicken is a winner; that's for sure! The chicken is so tender it will fall apart with just a little touch and the garlic butter sauce is absolutely delicious.

So there you have it! A delicious and easy, garlic butter chicken recipe that can be made in the crockpot. Whether you are short on time or want to let your slow cooker do all the work, this recipe is a winner for any family dinner.

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Close view of Garlic Butter Chicken and veggies.

Crockpot Garlic Butter Chicken

Allison Treadwell
This all-in-one crock pot garlic chicken melts in your mouth (thanks butter) and includes veggies! Feel free to switch the veggies to green beans or broccoli.
3.88 from 232 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 3 hours hrs
Total Time 3 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 403 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds chicken breasts boneless, skinless
  • 1 pound baby carrots
  • 1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes cut in wedges
  • 14.5 ounces chicken broth optional
  • ½ cup salted butter melted
  • 3 tablespoons minced garlic
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon thyme ground
  • 1 teaspoon parsley dried

Instructions
 

  • Place chicken in bottom crock pot.
  • Place butter in small microwavable bowl. Heat for 1 minute or until melted.
  • Add Garlic, salt, pepper, thyme and parsley to melted butter and mix.
  • Pour ¼ of butter mixture over chicken.
  • Add carrots and potatoes. Pour remaining butter over veggies and mix to cover.
  • Add ½ a cup of chicken broth to crock pot. (optional just adds more delicious juices)
  • Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6 hours.

Notes

Adapted from the magical slow cooker garlic butter chicken and veggies.

Nutrition

Calories: 403kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 137mgSodium: 1013mgPotassium: 1136mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 10964IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 59mgIron: 2mg
Keyword crock pot garlic butter chicken, garlic butter chicken, slow cooker garlic butter chicken
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Comments

  1. Michelle says

    January 24, 2022 at 1:02 pm

    Can I use chicken thighs?

    Reply
    • allisonetreadwell says

      January 24, 2022 at 5:03 pm

      Absolutely! They will be even more delicious I'm sure!

      Reply
      • Michelle says

        January 24, 2022 at 11:02 pm

        Thank you

        Reply
    • Robyn Huereca says

      March 27, 2022 at 12:43 pm

      This is currently in the crockpot and I can’t wait to get it in my belly.

      Reply
      • Allison Treadwell says

        March 28, 2022 at 9:08 am

        Hope it was wonderful!!!

        Reply
  2. Beth says

    April 26, 2022 at 2:11 pm

    Is it thyme leaves or ground thyme? I don't want to fudge it up.

    Reply
    • Allison Treadwell says

      April 26, 2022 at 2:25 pm

      Hi Beth! Thanks for asking! It is ground thyme. I will make that more clear in the recipe. Hope you love it!

      Reply
      • Beth says

        April 26, 2022 at 2:44 pm

        Thank you and thank you for responding so quickly. I can't wait to try this.

        Reply
  3. Teresa says

    April 27, 2022 at 7:13 pm

    5 stars
    We used chicken thighs since that was what we had & it was wonderful. Since there is only 2 of us, we cut the recipe down with no problems. We are adding this recipe to our rotation.

    Reply
    • Allison Treadwell says

      April 27, 2022 at 8:01 pm

      Hi Teresa! So happy you enjoyed it and good to know on the cutting the recipe down. Always good to know how it works;)

      Reply
  4. Pat says

    July 25, 2022 at 8:46 am

    Going to try the garlic chicken tommorrow. Thans for the recipe

    Reply
    • Allison Treadwell says

      July 25, 2022 at 10:00 am

      Hi Pat! Hope you enjoy it. It's my husband's favorite!

      Reply
  5. Madi says

    August 31, 2022 at 5:17 pm

    2 stars
    I made this tonight and even added more of the seasoning it called for but it was still very very bland. The chicken did turn out juicy but the flavor was just there.

    Reply
    • Madi says

      August 31, 2022 at 5:18 pm

      Just wasn’t there***

      Reply
  6. Kori says

    September 12, 2022 at 3:02 pm

    This was delicious! I substituted the thyme for rosemary.
    Will definitely make again

    Reply
    • Allison Treadwell says

      September 13, 2022 at 11:39 am

      Hi Kori! I'm so happy you like it! I actually love rosemary especially with chicken so I will have to try that.

      Reply
  7. Amber says

    September 13, 2022 at 8:41 am

    Did you mince fresh garlic or use the dried minced garlic from the spice aisle? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Allison Treadwell says

      September 13, 2022 at 11:39 am

      Hi Amber! I like to use fresh garlic for this recipe and mince it. It adds more flavor that way!

      Reply
  8. Charlie says

    October 15, 2022 at 12:55 am

    Hi. Can you freeze this?

    Reply
    • Allison Treadwell says

      October 19, 2022 at 11:47 am

      Hi Charlie! Yes, you can freeze this! Once you are ready to eat it just it in the fridge overnight them cook it in the over or microwave to reheat.

      Reply
  9. R says

    December 05, 2022 at 11:33 am

    Recipe says 14.5oz chicken broth but in direction it says half a cup. Any recommendations?

    Reply
    • Allison Treadwell says

      December 05, 2022 at 1:33 pm

      Hi! I will update it to say 14.5oz. It gives more of a buttery sauce at the end with more chicken broth. I had originally only used 1/2 cup in the first version of the recipe.

      Reply
      • R says

        December 05, 2022 at 3:56 pm

        Thanks for the reply. I ended up using about 10oz and it came out delicious. Wife and kids loved it too. Thanks again!

        Reply
    • Murphy says

      February 23, 2023 at 10:27 am

      Hi, could I make this using frozen boneless skinless chicken breasts?

      Reply
  10. Pat Fitzmaurice says

    February 19, 2023 at 8:46 am

    Is there any value in sautéing the chicken first end then follow directions,

    Reply
    • Allison Treadwell says

      February 20, 2023 at 8:14 am

      Hi Pat, If you use chicken thighs that would be a great way to add even more flavor. I would worry about over cooking the chicken breasts unless you did a really brief sautee.

      Reply
  11. Debi says

    May 09, 2023 at 3:48 pm

    The family enjoyed this version with bone in, chicken thighs, skinless and seared. Halved the potatoes.
    They tell me they would eat it again. I thought it was a bit boring, but checked all the boxes of quick, few ingredients, simple. On my short list of 'dump and go.'

    Reply
  12. Susan Richards says

    July 22, 2023 at 11:13 pm

    5 stars
    Very tasty dish, really enjoyed

    Reply
    • Allison Treadwell says

      July 25, 2023 at 12:55 pm

      So happy you enjoyed it!

      Reply
      • Sherry Farrell says

        December 27, 2023 at 6:29 am

        Can you use frozen chicken

        Reply
        • Allison Treadwell says

          December 29, 2023 at 8:18 am

          Yes! You will just need to cook it longer.

          Reply
  13. Sydney Maresca says

    November 28, 2023 at 7:26 pm

    The recipe calls for 14.5 ounces chicken broth and you mention adding only 1/2 cup to the crockpot. What do you do with the remaining chicken broth?

    Reply
    • Allison Treadwell says

      November 30, 2023 at 8:52 am

      I like to add more to give it more buttery sauce at the end but that is just my preference.

      Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 22, 2023 at 1:36 pm

      If you have leftover chicken (or any other kind) broth or stock just freeze in ice cube tray or other small serving size. You'll always have what you need on hand and nothing goes to waste.

      Reply
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