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Slow Cooker Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs

Tender, juicy chicken thighs slow-cooked in a rich lemon garlic butter sauce. Easy, flavorful, and perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 6 chicken thighs bone-in or boneless
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 lemons 1 sliced, 1 juiced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Slow cooker
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Skillet (optional for browning)

Method
 

  1. Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
  2. Optional: Sear chicken in a skillet with olive oil until lightly golden.
  3. Place chicken in slow cooker and add garlic, lemon slices, lemon juice, and broth.
  4. Add butter cubes on top of the chicken.
  5. Cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours.
  6. Taste sauce and adjust seasoning if needed.
  7. Garnish with parsley and serve.

Notes

For a creamy version, stir in heavy cream at the end and simmer until thick.