Description
Easy Crockpot Garlic Butter Chicken Dinner: Tender chicken in a rich, garlicky sauce. Your simple, hands-off meal for busy weeknights!
Ingredients
Scale
- Main Stars:
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
- Flavor Powerhouses:
- 6–8 cloves fresh garlic, minced (about 2 tbsp)
- 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
- Richness & Seasoning:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper (or to taste)
- Fresh Finish:
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep the Chicken:: First things first, pat your chicken breasts dry with paper towels. This helps them get a better sear if you choose to brown them (totally optional, but I do it when I have time). Sprinkle them generously with salt and black pepper. I always forget this step and then regret it later, so learn from my mistakes! It really builds the flavor from the ground up.
- Sauté the Garlic Butter:: In a small skillet, melt that beautiful butter over medium heat. Once it’s shimmering, toss in your minced garlic. Sauté it for just a minute or two until it’s fragrant and slightly golden. The smell is heavenly, seriously. Just be super careful not to burn the garlic; trust me, I’ve done it, and burnt garlic is a sad, bitter mess that can ruin the whole dish.
- Load the Crockpot:: Carefully place your seasoned chicken breasts into the slow cooker. Pour the aromatic garlic butter mixture over the chicken, making sure each piece gets a good coating. Then, add the chicken broth and sprinkle in your dried oregano and thyme. Give it a gentle swirl. This is where the magic begins for our Easy Crockpot Garlic Butter Chicken Dinner!
- Set It and Forget It (Mostly):: Pop the lid on your crockpot. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. My personal rule? Low and slow usually makes for more tender chicken, but high works in a pinch. Try not to lift the lid too often, I know it’s tempting, but it lets all the heat escape and slows down the cooking process. Patience, my friend!
- Stir in the Creamy Goodness:: About 30 minutes before serving, or once the chicken is cooked through and tender, open up your crockpot. Add the softened cream cheese right into the sauce. Stir it gently until it melts into a smooth, velvety, irresistible sauce. This is where the sauce for your Easy Crockpot Garlic Butter Chicken Dinner transforms into something truly spectacular.
- Shred and Serve:: Now for the fun part! You can either shred the chicken right in the crockpot using two forks (which is my favorite way, it really soaks up all that sauce) or remove it to a cutting board and slice it. Taste the sauce, adjust any seasonings if needed. Garnish with fresh parsley for that pop of color and freshness. The final result should be incredibly tender chicken swimming in a rich, garlicky, buttery sauce – pure comfort!