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Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Chicken and Veggies

An easy, hands-off meal featuring tender chicken and soft vegetables infused with rich garlic-butter flavor, perfect for family dinners or meal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken tenders Quick cooking and tender texture.
  • 1 lbs baby carrots Provides sweetness.
  • 1.5 lbs Yukon gold potatoes (cut into wedges) Ensure even sizes for consistent cooking.
  • 0.5 cup salted butter (melted) Melted for even distribution.
  • 1 Tbsp minced garlic Enhances flavor.
  • to taste Salt and pepper Adjust seasoning at the end.
  • 1 tsp dried thyme leaves Adds herbal notes.
  • 1 tsp dried parsley For color and flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Place the chicken in the center of your slow cooker.
  2. Arrange potato wedges on one side and scatter baby carrots on the other.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, salt, pepper, thyme, and parsley until well mixed.
  4. Pour the garlic butter mixture evenly over the chicken and vegetables.
Cooking
  1. Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 6-8 hours.
  2. Once cooked, serve hot with your favorite sides.

Notes

For a heartier plate, serve alongside warm rolls or buttered rice. This dish can be portioned for meal prep and stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for longer storage.