These Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs are easy to make in the slow cooker and full of flavor! Perfect for busy weeknights!
Slow cooker meals are hands down my favorite due to their incredible ease of preparation!
They’re a lifesaver for those hectic days when your schedule is jam-packed. All you have to do is dump the ingredients in the slow cooker and let it work its magic while you go about your day. By dinner time, it’s all set and ready to be enjoyed.
One of my all-time favorites is this Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken recipe. The seasoning is just perfect, and the refreshing touch of lemon adds a delightful twist. Trust me when I say this dish tastes amazing, especially when served over a bed of noodles. You will not be able to get enough of it.
Be sure to add it into your weekly or monthly meal plan because it is just that good!
For those times when you need a quick dinner fix, I highly recommend trying my skillet garlic butter chicken breasts. In just 30 minutes, you’ll have a delicious meal ready to devour!
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Why You’ll Love This Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Recipe
- Great low carb option!
- Delicious flavors of lemon, garlic and butter!
- Simple ingredients!
- Crock pot does all the cooking for you!
- Pairs nicely with most side dishes for a complete meal!
Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Ingredients
- Boneless skinless chicken thighs
- Salt and pepper (optional)
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Crushed red pepper flakes
- Paprika
- Italian seasoning
- Garlic cloves (minced)
- Butter
- Lemon zest
- Lemon juice
- Chicken broth
- Fresh parsley and lemon slices for garnish (optional)
Recipe Variations
- Can use boneless, skinless chicken breasts.
- Want to make it spicier? Add a teaspoon of red pepper flakes instead of 1/2 teaspoon.
- Swap out the seasonings for some herb seasonings such as rosemary and/or thyme.
- Add veggies like carrots or baby red potatoes for a complete meal.
- Eat as a whole piece of chicken or shred it up.
How to Make Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken
Place the chicken thighs into a 8 quart slow cooker.
In a small bowl combine the chicken broth, lemon juice and lemon zest and stir. Pour all over the chicken thighs.
In a separate bowl combine all the dry seasonings (Italian seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper). Mix together and sprinkle over top of the chicken thighs.
Add minced garlic along with slices of butter spread out over top.
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
Garnish with chopped parsley and sliced lemons. (optional) enjoy!
Recipe Tips
- For the juiciest, most flavorful chicken, cook on low and slow.
- Make sure chicken is boneless and skinless.
- If you’re in a hurry cook on high 3-4 hours.
Storing & Reheating
- To Store: Place leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- To Freeze: Place in a freezer safe, airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw out in fridge overnight.
- To Reheat: Place on a microwave safe dish and heat to desired temperature.
FAQs
This dish pairs well with a variety of side dishes such as rice, quinoa, mashed potatoes, steamed vegetables, or a fresh green salad.
Searing the chicken thighs before slow cooking is optional. It can add extra flavor and help create a golden-brown crust, but you can still make a delicious dish without searing.
While fresh lemon juice will provide the best flavor, you can use bottled lemon juice if it’s more convenient.
More Slow Cooker Chicken Recipes
- Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Chicken
- Slow Cooker Chicken Carnitas
- Slow Cooker Ritz Chicken
- Slow Cooker Mississippi Chicken
- Slow Cooker Chicken Gnocchi Soup
Recipe
Slow Cooker Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs
Ingredients
- 6-8 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- ½ tsp salt and pepper optional
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- ½ tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ½ stick butter
- Zest of half a lemon
- Juice of one lemon
- ⅓ cup chicken broth
- Fresh parsley and lemon slices for garnish optional
Instructions
- Place the chicken thighs into a 8 quart slow cooker.
- In a small bowl combine the chicken broth, lemon juice and lemon zest and stir. Pour all over the chicken thighs.
- In a separate bowl combine all the dry seasonings (Italian seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper). Mix together and sprinkle over top of the chicken thighs.
- Add minced garlic along with slices of butter spread out over top.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and sliced lemons. (optional) enjoy!
Notes
- To Store: Place leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- To Freeze: Place in a freezer safe, airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw out in fridge overnight.
- To Reheat: Place on a microwave safe dish and heat to desired temperature.
Nutrition Disclosure
Nutritional facts are estimates and are provided as a courtesy to the reader. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates. Nutritional values are calculated via a third party. Changing ingredients, amounts or cooking technique will alter the estimated nutritional calculations.
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