Slow Cooker Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs
These Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs are easy to make in the slow cooker and full of flavor! Perfect for busy weeknights!
Servings: 6 servings
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.
