Description

Discover a simple crockpot herb butter chicken with wild rice that delivers tender chicken drenched in a buttery herb sauce, paired with nutty rice that soaks up every flavor. This easy, one-pot dinner uses fresh garlic, thyme, rosemary, and chicken broth for depth, and finishes with a sprinkle of parsley. Perfect for busy weeknights, the recipe yields four servings, requires minimal prep, and provides a comforting, restaurant-style meal that the whole family will love. Savor every bite tonight.

Ingredients

Scale

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup wild rice
1 onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 teaspoons dried thyme
2 teaspoons dried rosemary
salt and pepper to taste
fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

Place the wild rice at the bottom of the crockpot.
In a bowl, mix melted butter, garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
Place the chicken breasts on top of the rice and pour the herb butter mixture over them.
Add diced onion and chicken broth to the crockpot.
Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
Shred the chicken before serving, and stir the mixture gently. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

For a spicier version
add crushed red pepper flakes with the herb butter. For extra creaminess
stir in a splash of heavy cream during the last 30 minutes.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6-7 hours
Category: Chicken
Method: Crockpot
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 4 servings
Calories: 420
Sugar: 0 g
Sodium: 350 mg
Fat: 20 g
Saturated Fat: 12 g
Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 45 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 35 g
Cholesterol: 120 mg

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