This Slow Cooker Juicy Garlic Herb Chicken is an easy, flavorful dinner made with tender chicken breasts, fresh garlic, butter, and fragrant herbs. Slow cooking allows the chicken to absorb all the delicious garlic and herb flavors while keeping it juicy and tender. It is a simple recipe that requires minimal preparation and is perfect for busy weeknights, family dinners, or meal prep.
Ingredients
3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
4 cloves garlic, finely minced
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried parsley
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, optional
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken
Start by patting the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Removing excess moisture helps the seasoning stick better and gives the chicken a more flavorful surface.
Place the chicken breasts on a clean plate and set them aside while you prepare the garlic herb mixture.
- Make the Garlic Herb Butter
In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, olive oil, Italian seasoning, paprika, dried parsley, thyme, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
Mix everything thoroughly until the seasonings are evenly distributed throughout the butter. This mixture creates a rich and flavorful coating for the chicken.
- Season the Chicken
Generously brush or rub the garlic herb mixture over both sides of each chicken breast. Make sure the chicken is well coated so every bite has plenty of garlic and herb flavor.
For even more flavor, you can allow the seasoned chicken to rest for 10–15 minutes before cooking.
- Add Everything to the Slow Cooker
Pour the chicken broth into the bottom of your slow cooker. Carefully arrange the seasoned chicken breasts in a single layer.
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