Crock Pot Garlic Butter Chicken with Potatoes and Carrots – Easy One-Pot Dinner
Crock Pot Garlic Butter Chicken with Potatoes and Carrots
Imagine coming home to the incredible aroma of tender chicken, perfectly cooked potatoes, and sweet carrots all simmering in a rich garlic butter sauce. This Crock Pot Garlic Butter Chicken recipe is the ultimate comfort food dinner that requires minimal effort but delivers maximum flavor. Perfect for busy weeknights, this one-pot wonder will quickly become your family’s new favorite meal!
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1.5 lbs baby potatoes, halved
- 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the vegetables by washing and cutting the potatoes and carrots. Place them in the bottom of your crock pot.
Step 2: Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, paprika, thyme, and rosemary. Place them on top of the vegetables.
Step 3: In a small bowl, mix the melted butter with minced garlic. Pour this garlic butter mixture over the chicken and vegetables.
Step 4: Add the chicken broth to the crock pot, being careful not to wash the seasonings off the chicken.
Step 5: Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 6-7 hours, until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
Step 6: Once cooked, garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot. The delicious garlic butter sauce makes a perfect gravy for your meal!
Expert Tips
Even Cooking: For best results, try to cut your potatoes and carrots into similar-sized pieces so they cook evenly.
Flavor Boost: For extra flavor, sear the chicken breasts in a hot skillet for 2-3 minutes per side before adding to the crock pot.
Thickening Sauce: If you prefer a thicker sauce, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water and stir into the crock pot during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
Herb Variations: Feel free to substitute dried herbs with fresh ones – use three times the amount of fresh herbs for dried.
FAQ
Can I use chicken thighs instead of breasts?
Yes! Chicken thighs work wonderfully in this recipe and will be even more tender. Cooking time remains the same.
Can I add other vegetables?
Absolutely! This recipe is versatile. Try adding celery, onions, or even green beans for more variety.
How do I store leftovers?
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave.
Can I freeze this dish?
Yes, this garlic butter chicken freezes well for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.
Crock Pot Garlic Butter Chicken with Potatoes and Carrots
Ingredients
Method
- Prepare the vegetables by washing and cutting the potatoes and carrots. Place them in the bottom of your crock pot.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, paprika, thyme, and rosemary. Place them on top of the vegetables.
- In a small bowl, mix the melted butter with minced garlic. Pour this garlic butter mixture over the chicken and vegetables.
- Add the chicken broth to the crock pot, being careful not to wash the seasonings off the chicken.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 6-7 hours, until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
- Once cooked, garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot. The delicious garlic butter sauce makes a perfect gravy for your meal!
