Ingredients:
- 6-8 boneless chicken thighs, skinless or with skin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes or Cayenne (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 4 garlic cloves, sliced or minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) butter, diced
- Zest of half a lemon
- Juice of one lemon
- 1/3 cup chicken stock
- Chopped fresh parsley and lemon slices, for garnish
Directions:
- Place the chicken thighs at the bottom of your slow cooker.
- In a small bowl, combine the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, crushed red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper.
- Sprinkle the spice mixture evenly over the chicken thighs.
- Add sliced or minced garlic over the chicken.
- Place diced butter evenly on top of the chicken.
- In another bowl, mix together the chicken stock, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- Pour the chicken stock mixture over the chicken thighs in the slow cooker.
- Cover the crockpot and cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours or on LOW for 6-8 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Once done, garnish with chopped parsley and lemon slices.
- Serve hot, pairing the chicken with cauliflower rice, spiralized zucchini noodles, rice, pasta, or quinoa.
- Enjoy your flavorful Crock Pot Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken!