Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Chicken and Veggies Recipe
Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Chicken and Veggies is a comforting and easy-to-make meal featuring tender chicken tenderloins, baby carrots, and Yukon gold potatoes slow cooked in a savory garlic butter sauce infused with herbs. This hearty dish requires minimal prep and delivers rich flavors through gentle slow cooking, making it perfect for effortless weeknight dinners or cozy family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours (HIGH) or 6-8 hours (LOW)
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes (HIGH) or up to 8 hours 15 minutes (LOW)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 1 1/2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken tenders (boneless skinless chicken breasts can be used as a substitute)
Vegetables
- 1 lb. bag baby carrots
- 1 1/2 lbs. Yukon gold potatoes, cut into wedges
Sauce Components
- 1/2 cup salted butter, melted
- 1 Tbsp. minced garlic (or 1 tsp. garlic powder)
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
- 1 tsp. dried thyme leaves (not ground)
- 1 tsp. dried parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Place the chicken tenderloins in the center of the slow cooker. Arrange potato wedges on one side and scatter baby carrots on the other, ensuring they are evenly distributed for uniform cooking.
- Make the Garlic Butter Sauce: In a small mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, salt, pepper, dried thyme, and dried parsley. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are well blended.
- Combine Everything: Pour the prepared garlic butter sauce evenly over the chicken and vegetables inside the slow cooker, making sure everything is coated with the flavorful mixture.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker with its lid. Set it to HIGH and cook for 4 hours or set to LOW and cook for 6 to 8 hours until the chicken is tender and vegetables are cooked through.
- Serve: Once cooking is complete, serve the Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Chicken and Veggies hot. Enjoy as is or with suggested side dishes like rice or fresh bread.
Notes
- Use fresh thyme and parsley for a brighter, more aromatic flavor when possible.
- For added depth, sear the chicken in a skillet before placing it in the slow cooker.
- Adjust cooking time based on preferred tenderness, checking periodically to prevent overcooking.
- Add other vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini for more variety and nutrition.
- Avoid overcrowding the slow cooker to ensure even cooking.
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