Description
Slow cooker meals are a lifesaver on busy weeknights, and this Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Chicken and Veggies recipe is no exception. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep work, you can enjoy tender, flavorful chicken, creamy potatoes, and caramelized carrots all cooked together in a rich garlic butter sauce. This one-pot wonder is perfect for family dinners or easy meal prep throughout the week.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken tenders
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 pound baby carrots
- 1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into wedges
Instructions
1. Start by placing the chicken tenders in the center of your slow cooker, then arrange the potato wedges and baby carrots around the edges.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, minced garlic, salt, pepper, thyme, and parsley.
3. Pour this flavorful garlic butter mixture evenly over the chicken and veggies.
4. Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or on LOW for 6-8 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
5. When the cooking is done, spoon the garlic butter sauce over each serving.
Notes
For extra-tender chicken, use boneless, skinless thighs instead of breasts.
Feel free to swap in other veggies like bell peppers, zucchini, or green beans.
Adjust the cooking time based on your slow cooker model – older or smaller units may need less time.
For a thicker sauce, mix a cornstarch slurry (1 tablespoon cornstarch + 2 tablespoon water) and stir it in 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg