Slow Cooker Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken
An easy and flavorful meal with tender chicken infused with garlic, lemon, and butter, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 lbs Chicken Breasts or Thighs Tender, juicy protein
- to taste Salt For seasoning
- to taste Black Pepper For seasoning
- 1 tsp Dried Oregano Adds herbaceous flavor
- ½ cup Unsalted Butter Melted, rich texture
- 4 cloves Garlic Minced, aromatic
- 2 Lemons Zest and juice for brightness
- ½ cup Chicken Broth Provides moisture
- 1 tsp Onion Powder For depth of flavor
- 1 tbsp Cornstarch For thickening
- 1 tbsp Water To dissolve cornstarch
- to taste Fresh Parsley For garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Season the chicken with salt and black pepper.
- In a bowl, mix together the dried oregano, melted butter, minced garlic, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- Add the seasoned chicken to the slow cooker and pour the lemon garlic butter mixture over it.
- Pour the chicken broth into the slow cooker.
- Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on low.
Finishing
- Once cooking is complete, remove the chicken from the cooker.
- In a separate bowl, mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry, then stir it into the sauce in the slow cooker.
- Let the sauce thicken, then return the chicken to the slow cooker.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
For best results, use fresh ingredients and allow the chicken to rest before slicing. You can also marinate overnight for enhanced flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 35gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 17gSodium: 500mg
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