Description
This Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Chicken & Veggies recipe is a delightful and easy one-pot meal featuring tender boneless, skinless chicken thighs cooked to perfection in a rich garlic butter sauce alongside fresh vegetables like carrots, bell peppers, and broccoli, infused with fragrant herbs and Italian seasoning.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Butter Mixture
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
Vegetables
- 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 head broccoli, cut into florets
Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or rosemary, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Pat the chicken thighs dry and season both sides generously with salt and black pepper to enhance flavor.
- Prepare Garlic Butter: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter and add the minced garlic. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until the garlic becomes fragrant but not browned to infuse the butter with flavor.
- Layer Chicken in Slow Cooker: Place the seasoned chicken thighs evenly at the bottom of the slow cooker, creating an even layer.
- Add Garlic Butter: Pour the prepared garlic butter mixture evenly over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are coated.
- Arrange Vegetables: Spread the chopped carrots, bell peppers, and broccoli florets over the chicken in the slow cooker.
- Season Vegetables: Sprinkle dried Italian seasoning and fresh thyme or rosemary over the vegetables, then season with additional salt and pepper as per your taste.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, or on high for 3 to 4 hours, cooking the chicken until tender and the vegetables are soft yet vibrant.
- Serve: Once fully cooked, serve the garlic butter chicken and veggies warm, spooning some of the garlic butter sauce over the top for extra flavor.
Notes
- Boneless, skinless chicken thighs are preferred for tenderness and flavor absorption.
- You can substitute fresh herbs with dried herbs if fresh is unavailable; adjust amounts accordingly.
- Feel free to swap or add other vegetables like zucchini or mushrooms depending on preference.
- Cooking times may vary slightly depending on your slow cooker model.
- For a thicker sauce, remove the chicken and veggies once cooked and simmer the remaining liquid on the stove until reduced.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: slow cooker chicken recipe, garlic butter chicken, slow cooker vegetables, easy chicken dinner, one-pot chicken meal
