Description
Tender and flavorful Lemon Garlic Butter Crock Pot Chicken Thighs are a delicious and easy meal that’s perfect for busy days. The chicken is seared to golden perfection, then slow-cooked in a flavorful lemon garlic butter sauce until it’s juicy and tender. A simple yet impressive dish that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Thighs:
- 2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- juice of 1 lemon
- zest of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
Additional:
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Sear the Chicken: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, sear the chicken thighs on the skin side until golden, then flip and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Transfer the chicken to the slow cooker.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, combine melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, Italian seasoning, and chicken broth. Pour the mixture over the chicken in the crock pot.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or on high for 3–4 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Crisp the Skin (Optional): If desired, broil the chicken thighs skin-side up for 3–5 minutes after slow cooking to crisp the skin.
- Serve: Spoon the lemon garlic butter sauce over the chicken, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve.
Notes
- Serve with mashed cauliflower, rice, or roasted vegetables.
- For boneless, skinless thighs, reduce cook time slightly to prevent overcooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (low) or 3 hours (high)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
