Description
A tender and juicy chicken dish that is perfect for busy days, easy to prepare in a slow cooker.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 4 tbsp butter (cubed)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp thyme (dried or fresh sprigs)
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Place the chicken in the slow cooker in a single layer.
- Add the cubed butter, minced garlic, chicken broth, lemon juice, and thyme on top of the chicken.
- Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on LOW for 180-240 minutes or on HIGH for 90-120 minutes until the chicken is tender.
- Once cooked, slice or shred the chicken and spoon some of the sauce over the top before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the seasoning for a few hours before cooking. You can add vegetables like carrots or potatoes for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American