Crockpot Garlic Herb Chicken
A comforting and flavorful crockpot chicken recipe infused with garlic and herbs, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Total Time: 375 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Optional
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken thighs
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp rosemary
- 1 tsp thyme
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by patting the thighs dry and seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Sauté the minced garlic in butter over medium heat for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Nestle the seasoned chicken in the crockpot, overlapping if necessary, and pour the sautéed garlic on top.
- Add the chicken broth and sprinkle the Italian seasoning, rosemary, and thyme over the chicken.
- Melt the remaining tablespoon of butter on top of the chicken.
- Cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until tender.
- Finish by stirring gently, adjusting seasoning, and optionally adding fresh lemon juice.
Notes
You can serve this dish with rice, mashed potatoes, or a salad. For variations, consider adding lemon zest, crushed red pepper flakes, or swapping chicken broth for coconut milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: crockpot chicken, garlic herb chicken, comfort food, easy chicken recipe, slow cooked chicken