Ahh 😋 Buttered Chicken in a Crock Pot—tender, juicy, and full of rich buttery flavor. Using a slow cooker makes it super easy: the chicken practically melts in your mouth, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Crock Pot Buttered Chicken
Servings: 4
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 4–6 hours (low)
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs for juicier meat)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick), melted
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Optional: 1/4 tsp cayenne for a slight kick
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken
- Pat chicken dry.
- Mix melted butter with garlic, paprika, onion powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne if using.
- Pour mixture over chicken, ensuring all pieces are coated.
- Cook in crock pot
- Place chicken in the slow cooker.
- Pour any remaining butter mixture over the top.
- Cover and cook on low 4–6 hours or high 2–3 hours until chicken is fully cooked (165°F / 74°C internal temp).
- Serve
- Spoon some of the buttery sauce from the crock pot over chicken.
- Garnish with fresh parsley.
- Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables.
🔥 Pro Tips
- Extra flavor: Add a splash of lemon juice or a teaspoon of Dijon mustard to the butter mixture.
- Thickened sauce: Remove chicken at the end, pour sauce into a pan, and simmer a few minutes to thicken before serving.
- Juicy chicken: Avoid lifting the lid while cooking; heat escapes and slows cooking.
- Variation: Add mushrooms, onions, or bell peppers to cook along with the chicken for extra flavor.
I can also give a butter garlic herb chicken crock pot recipe with creamy sauce that turns into a rich, restaurant-style dish if you want that version.
Do you want the creamy sauce version?
