Cozy Herb Butter Crockpot Chicken: Easy & Perfect
This cozy herb butter crockpot chicken is tender, juicy, and infused with a rich herb butter sauce. It’s a simple, comforting meal that fills your home with a warm, inviting aroma and tastes like a hug in a bowl.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours (low) or 2.5 hours (high)
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes (low) or 2 hours 40 minutes (high)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 to 2 pounds total)
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Make the herb butter: In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, thyme, rosemary, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix with a fork until evenly distributed.
- Prep the chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides lightly with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Apply the herb butter: Spread the herb butter generously over each chicken breast. If using skin-on breasts, gently loosen the skin and spread some butter underneath.
- Layer in the crockpot: Pour the chicken broth into the bottom of the crockpot. Place the buttered chicken breasts in a single layer in the pot.
- Add remaining butter: Dollop any leftover herb butter on top of the chicken breasts.
- Cook low and slow: Cover and cook on LOW for 4 to 5 hours, or on HIGH for 2 to 3 hours. Low and slow is recommended for best tenderness.
- Check for doneness: The chicken is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F in the thickest part. Juices should run clear with no pink.
- Add the lemon juice: Once the chicken is done, drizzle the fresh lemon juice over the top.
- Rest and serve: Let the chicken rest in the crockpot with the lid off for about 5 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter and spoon the herb butter sauce over the top. Serve whole or shredded.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature butter and thaw chicken completely before cooking. Don’t lift the lid during cooking. For a richer flavor, sear the buttered chicken in a hot skillet for 2 minutes per side before adding to the crockpot. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast wit
- Calories: 320
- Sodium: 520
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Protein: 38
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