Slow Cooker Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken

This is one of my favorite recipes for when I am just wanting something yummy and comfortable to eat, especially in the winter. This recipe is great when paired with a starch like cooked rice or potatoes. This is also another good recipe for when you do not have a lot of time. Enjoy!

Ingredients

• 2-4 boneless chicken breasts $4-5
• 1 tsp garlic powder $1-2
• 1 tsp onion powder $1-2
• 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes $1-2
• 2 garlic cloves minced $1-2
• 1/2 tsp paprika $1-2
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning $1-2
• 1/2 stick of butter $1-2
• 1/2 cup lemon juice $1-2
• 1/3 chicken broth $3-4
• Zest of half a lemon $2-3
• Salt and pepper to taste $1-2

Servings: 3-5

Cost: $15-20

Instructions

1. Place chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker.
2. Poke slits in chicken with a knife
3. Combine chicken broth, lemon juice, and zest and add it to the slow cooker.
4. Combine garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
5. Sprinkle spice mixture over chicken.
6. Put butter and garlic cloves on top of chicken.
7. Cover and cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours or LOW for 6-8 hours.
8. Serve.