Butter Lemon Garlic Chicken

Zesty, buttery, and full of flavor, this Butter Lemon Garlic Chicken recipe is perfect for a quick and comforting dinner. The best part is you can throw this into your slow cooker at the beginning of the day, and dinner will be ready when you get home.

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Butter Lemon Garlic Chicken Recipe

Ingredients:

• 10 chicken thighs, boneless, skinless
• 5 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1/4 onion, minced
• 1/4 cup butter
• 3 Tbsp. lemon juice
• 1/3 cup chicken broth
• lemon zest
• 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
• 1/2 tsp. paprika
• 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
• salt to taste
• pepper to taste

Assembly instructions:

• Place all ingredients in a large freezer bag.
• Squish gently to combine.
• Remove excess air, seal, and freeze.

Cooking instructions:

• Thaw.
• Empty contents into slow cooker and cook for 2-3 hours on high or 3-5 hours on low.
• Garnish with parsley and lemon slices.

Ways To Adapt This Recipe

While I suggest using chicken thighs for this recipe, you could substitute them for chicken breasts.

How to Serve this Dish

This dish pairs nicely with rice to soak up the delicious sauce. You can also serve with garlic mashed potatoes, buttered noodles, or couscous.

To make a complete meal, add a crunchy side salad or crusty bread. Roasted vegetables are also a great option.

Enjoy other recipes like this, including our Pesto Chicken and Vegetables, Cheesy Tater Tot Chicken Casserole, or Chicken Taco Soup.