Description
Tender, juicy chicken breasts cooked slowly in a fragrant butter-garlic sauce with a hint of lemon, perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
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
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides evenly with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Place the seasoned breasts in the slow cooker in a single layer so they cook evenly.
- Scatter the cubed butter over the chicken, then sprinkle the minced garlic on top. Pour in the chicken broth and drizzle the lemon juice over everything. Tuck the thyme sprigs or sprinkle dried thyme across the chicken.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 3–4 hours or on HIGH for 1.5–2 hours until an instant-read thermometer reads 165°F and the meat is tender.
- Remove the chicken to a cutting board and let it rest for 5 minutes. Slice or shred with two forks and spoon the cooking juices over the chicken before serving.
Notes
Use low-sodium broth for better control of salt. For a dairy-free option, swap butter for 4 tablespoons olive oil. If chicken breasts are thick, butterfly them for even cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American