Crock Pot Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs

Here’s an easy, flavorful Crock Pot Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs recipe 🍋🧄 — juicy, comforting, and great for busy days.

Crock Pot Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs

Ingredients

• 2–2½ lbs chicken thighs (bone-in or boneless, skin-on or skinless)

• 4 tbsp butter, melted

• 4–5 cloves garlic, minced

• Zest of 1 lemon

• Juice of 1 lemon

• 1 tsp Italian seasoning (or oregano/thyme)

• ½ tsp paprika

• Salt & black pepper to taste

• Optional: fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. Prep the chicken

   • Pat chicken thighs dry and season with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.

2. Make the sauce

   • In a small bowl, mix melted butter, garlic, lemon zest, and lemon juice.

3. Assemble in crock pot

   • Place chicken thighs in the slow cooker in a single layer if possible.

   • Pour lemon garlic butter sauce over the chicken.

4. Cook

   • Cover and cook:

     • LOW: 5–6 hours

     • HIGH: 3–4 hours

   • Chicken is done when it reaches 165°F (74°C) internally.

5. Optional crisping step

   • For crispy skin, place cooked thighs under the broiler for 3–5 minutes.

6. Serve

   • Spoon extra sauce over chicken and garnish with parsley.

Serving Ideas

• Over rice, mashed potatoes, or pasta

• With steamed vegetables or green beans

• Alongside a fresh salad

Tips & Variations

• Add baby potatoes or carrots to the crock pot for a one-pot meal

• Swap butter half-and-half with olive oil for a lighter version

• Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat

If you’d like, I can also share:

• A creamy version

• A keto-friendly version

• How to thicken the sauce easily