Melt-in-Your-Mouth Garlic Butter Chicken Crockpot Recipe

Enjoy an effortless and flavorful Garlic Butter Chicken Crockpot Recipe that saves time in the kitchen while delivering mouthwatering flavors.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 6

Total Time 6 15

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

2 pounds Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts Ensure tender, high-quality chicken.

For the Garlic Butter Sauce

4 cloves Fresh Garlic, minced Freshly minced outshines garlic powder.
1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Consider dairy-free butter or olive oil.

For the Seasoning

1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to preference.
1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground gives the best taste.
Optional Herbs (like thyme or rosemary) Personalize to taste.

For the Liquid

1 cup Chicken Broth Low-sodium options work well.

Equipment

Crockpot

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Prepare the Chicken: Place boneless, skinless chicken breasts at the bottom of your crockpot in a single layer.
Mix Garlic Butter: Melt unsalted butter, add minced garlic, salt, pepper, and optional herbs; stir to combine.
Combine: Pour garlic butter mixture over chicken in crockpot to coat evenly.
Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 4 hours, until chicken reaches 165°F.
Shred and Serve: Shred the chicken in the crockpot and serve hot with rice or sides.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 44gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, monitor cooking time carefully and avoid lifting the lid during cooking.

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