Slow-Cooker Lemon Garlic-Butter Chicken

Slow-Cooker Lemon Garlic-Butter Chicken

from southernliving.com
Entree
190 min
4 servings

This slow-cooker lemon garlic-butter chicken is a classic dump-and-go recipe. It's made for busy weekdays when you have a few minutes to spare but need a family-friendly dinner for all.

Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ lb.boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 tsp.dried thyme
  • 1 tsp.dried rosemary
  • 1 tsp.dried oregano
  • 1 tsp.garlic powder
  • 1 tsp.onion powder
  • 1 tsp.kosher salt
  • ½ tsp.black pepper
  • ½ tsp.paprika
  • ¼ tsp.crushed red pepper
  • ¼ cupchicken broth or water
  • 1 smalllemon, sliced 1/4-in. thick
  • 3 tbsp.unsalted butter, sliced into 4 pieces
  • hot cooked rice

Directions

  1. 1

    Gather all ingredients.

  2. 2

    Arrange chicken thighs in an even layer in a slow cooker. Sprinkle evenly with thyme, rosemary, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, paprika, and red pepper. Drizzle with broth and stir until chicken is evenly coated. Arrange lemon and butter slices on top of chicken. Cover and cook on LOW until chicken is tender and a thermometer inserted into thickest portion of chicken registers at least 165°F, about 3 hours. Serve over rice.