Description
A comforting and satisfying one-pot meal featuring juicy chicken, tender potatoes, and sweet carrots cooked in rich garlic butter, perfect for busy weeknights or leisurely weekends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1.5 lbs baby red potatoes, quartered
- 1 lb whole carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Wash vegetables thoroughly. Cut baby red potatoes into quarters and peel carrots, chopping them into thick chunks.
- Place chicken breasts or thighs at the bottom of the slow cooker, then toss in potatoes and carrots around the meat.
- In a small mixing bowl, melt the unsalted butter (30-45 seconds in microwave). Add minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and chicken broth. Whisk until well combined.
- Pour the garlic butter mixture evenly over the ingredients in the slow cooker. Use a large spoon or tongs to gently toss everything, ensuring a thorough coating.
- Place the lid securely on the slow cooker. Cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours.
- Once cooked, check chicken for 165°F internal temperature and ensure potatoes and carrots are fork tender. Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley (optional) and serve hot.
Notes
For added flavor variations, consider using chicken thighs for a juicier texture and adding red pepper flakes for heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter Chicken, Slow Cooker Recipe, Comfort Food, Easy Dinner, One-Pot Meal