Crockpot Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken: Easy & Juicy Delight
This Crockpot Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken recipe creates tender, juicy chicken infused with the flavors of lemon and garlic, making it a perfect comfort meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot.
- In a bowl, mix together the melted butter, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and thyme. Pour this mixture over the chicken.
- Top with lemon slices.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Shred the chicken using two forks and mix it with the sauce before serving.
Notes
- Serve with rice or vegetables for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Crockpot, Lemon, Garlic, Butter, Chicken