Crockpot Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Recipe
This Crockpot Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken is a simple and flavorful slow-cooked dish featuring tender chicken breasts bathed in a luscious lemon, garlic, and butter sauce infused with fragrant thyme. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner with minimal prep and maximum taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3-4 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes to 4 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Sauce
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Place the 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts evenly in the crockpot to create a single layer for even cooking.
- Make the Sauce: In a medium bowl, combine the melted unsalted butter, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly to blend all the flavors.
- Pour the Mixture: Pour the lemon garlic butter sauce evenly over the chicken breasts in the crockpot, ensuring each piece is well coated.
- Cook: Cover the crockpot and cook the chicken on low heat for 3 to 4 hours until the chicken is tender and fully cooked through.
Notes
- For a zestier lemon flavor, add a teaspoon of lemon zest to the sauce mixture.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or over rice to soak up the flavorful sauce.
- Check chicken tenderness after 3 hours to avoid overcooking.
- Ensure the crockpot lid remains closed during cooking for best results.
- This recipe can be doubled easily for larger gatherings.
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