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Crockpot Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs

This slow cooker recipe features juicy boneless skinless chicken thighs seasoned with paprika, garlic, and onion powder, then cooked in a rich lemon garlic butter sauce until fall-apart tender. Perfect for cozy dinners 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 servings
Calories 388 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Slow cooker 5 to 6-quart recommended

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 3 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 medium lemon zested and juiced
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 6 tablespoons salted butter cut into slices
  • 1 medium lemon sliced for garnish (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped for garnish (optional)

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Mix paprika, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl.
  • Rub spice blend evenly over chicken thighs.
  • Place chicken in an even layer inside the crockpot.
  • Sprinkle minced garlic and lemon zest over the chicken. Pour lemon juice on top.
  • Dot butter slices on top of the chicken.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours until tender.
  • Let the crockpot naturally release pressure, then serve hot. Garnish with lemon slices and parsley if desired.

Notes

To save time, prep the chicken and seasoning the night before. You can also use pre-minced garlic and bottled lemon juice for shortcuts.