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Tender Never-Dry Crockpot Chicken Breast Recipe with Garlic Herb Butter Sauce Easy and Perfect

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A simple, forgiving crockpot chicken breast recipe featuring a garlic herb butter sauce that keeps the chicken tender, juicy, and flavorful without drying out.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 to 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, finely chopped (or rosemary as an alternative)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes
  • Optional: 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Instructions

  1. In a small mixing bowl, combine softened unsalted butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley and thyme, and fresh lemon juice. Stir well until fully blended. Add red pepper flakes if desired.
  2. Pat dry the chicken breasts with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.
  3. Pour chicken broth into the bottom of the crockpot. Place the seasoned chicken breasts in a single layer in the broth.
  4. Spread the garlic herb butter mixture evenly over the tops of the chicken breasts.
  5. Cover and cook on LOW for 3 to 4 hours. Check for doneness after 3 hours using a meat thermometer; chicken should reach 165°F (75°C). Continue cooking if needed, checking every 15 minutes.
  6. Remove chicken breasts and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing to allow juices to redistribute.
  7. Serve warm with extra garlic herb butter sauce spooned over the chicken.

Notes

Avoid opening the crockpot lid during cooking to prevent heat loss and drying out the chicken. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches 165°F for safe consumption. Butter can be microwaved briefly if hardened before mixing. For dairy-free, substitute butter with ghee or olive oil. Fresh herbs are preferred but dried can be used in smaller amounts. Rest chicken after cooking for best juiciness.

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