Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Chicken and Veggies
A comforting and easy slow cooker recipe featuring tender chicken paired with Yukon gold potatoes and baby carrots in a rich garlic butter sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Total Time: 255 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken tenders
- 1 lb baby carrots
- 1 1/2 lbs Yukon gold potatoes (cut into wedges)
- 1/2 cup salted butter (melted)
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp dried thyme leaves
- 1 tsp dried parsley
Instructions
- Begin by placing the chicken tenders in the center of your slow cooker.
- Next, arrange the potato wedges on one side and scatter the baby carrots on the other.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the melted butter, minced garlic, salt, pepper, thyme, and parsley until it’s well combined.
- Pour the delicious garlic butter mixture evenly over the chicken and vegetables.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 6–8 hours, depending on your schedule.
- Once cooked, serve hot with your favorite sides.
Notes
For crispy chicken, consider broiling it for a few minutes after cooking. Adjust herbs to taste and add a splash of lemon juice before serving for extra brightness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg