Description
Crockpot Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken delivers bright, family-friendly flavor with tender chicken bathed in lemony garlic butter. Slow-cooked to juicy perfection, this easy weeknight dinner uses pantry staples, a splash of broth, and fresh parsley for a zesty finish. Perfect for meal prep or busy evenings, it pairs well with rice, vegetables, or crusty bread, and keeps dinner delicious with minimal hands-on time. Great for leftovers and weeklong lunches too.
Ingredients
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- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
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- 3 tbsp butter, melted
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- 2 tbsp olive oil
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- 4 cloves garlic, minced
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- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
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- ½ tsp paprika
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- ½ tsp salt
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- ¼ tsp black pepper
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- ¼ cup chicken broth
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- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
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- 1 tsp lemon zest
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- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
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Instructions
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- Lightly grease the crockpot with olive oil. Place chicken breasts in a single layer.
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- In a small bowl, mix melted butter, olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.
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- Pour the garlic butter mixture evenly over the chicken.
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- Add chicken broth, lemon juice, and lemon zest around the chicken.
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- Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
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- Spoon some of the cooking juices over the chicken before serving and garnish with fresh parsley.
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Notes
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- For a thicker sauce, remove chicken after cooking and simmer juices until reduced.
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- Best served with rice, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables to soak up the lemon butter sauce.
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- To keep it dairy-free, substitute butter with olive oil or a dairy-free butter substitute.
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- Leftovers refrigerate well for meal prep (store in an airtight container for up to 4 days).
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- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (about 6 oz)
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: Crockpot lemon garlic butter chicken, slow cooker chicken recipe, lemon garlic chicken, easy weeknight dinner, meal prep chicken, garlic butter chicken