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Crock Pot Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Recipe taken with iphone 15 pro max --iw 2 --ar 4:5 --v 6.1 --raw

Crock Pot Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs

This Crock Pot Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs dinner is the ultimate slow-cooked comfort meal. Tender, juicy chicken thighs infused with a buttery garlic lemon sauce create a satisfying and flavorful dish with minimal prep.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 people
Calories 410 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Crock pot slow cooker

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients

  • 6 Chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on
  • 0.25 cup Butter melted
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley chopped, optional

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Place the chicken thighs in the crock pot in a single layer.
  • In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, thyme, salt, and pepper until combined.
  • Pour the butter mixture over the chicken thighs, coating each piece well.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours, until chicken is tender.
  • Optional: Transfer chicken thighs to a baking sheet and broil for 3-5 minutes to crisp the skin.
  • Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

Serve over cauliflower rice or mashed potatoes for a hearty meal. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days.