Walking into the kitchen and smelling 4 chicken thighs, skinless and boneless and 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted already on the go is the part I like best about this Slow Cooker Herb Butter Chicken. The slow cooker herb butter chicken handles the long cook so I can step away.
The recipe is easy to follow and ideal for those who enjoy a hands-off cooking approach. Serve it with rice or vegetables for a complete meal.
Delicious Crockpot Herb Butter Chicken
This herb butter chicken features juicy chicken thighs slow-cooked with a blend of aromatic herbs and creamy butter. The recipe takes about 6 hours in the crockpot and serves 4 people, making it a convenient option for family dinners.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken thighs, skinless and boneless
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 2 teaspoons dried rosemary
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt, adjust to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Fresh parsley for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper and place them in the slow cooker.
- Mix the Sauce: In a bowl, combine melted butter, thyme, rosemary, minced garlic, and lemon juice. Pour the mixture over the chicken in the crockpot.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Serve: Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks and mix it with the sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired, and serve with rice or steamed vegetables.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 4 servings
- Calories: 350kcal
- Fat: 28g
- Protein: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
This is one I come back to when the week gets busy, because the slow cooker herb butter chicken does the pacing for me. Serve it with something plain alongside and the 4 chicken thighs, skinless and boneless does the talking.
