Crockpot Cowboy Butter Garlic Chicken & Golden Potato Bake

Here’s a  recipe for Crockpot Cowboy Butter Garlic Chicken & Golden Potato Bake — a comforting, flavorful dish where tender chicken and golden potatoes cook slowly with rich garlic butter and savory seasonings. Perfect for an easy, hearty meal!

Crockpot Cowboy Butter Garlic Chicken & Golden Potato Bake

Ingredients:

• Chicken:

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs if preferred)

  • 1/2 cup cowboy butter (see notes below or use store-bought)

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tsp smoked paprika

  • 1 tsp dried oregano

  • 1 tsp dried thyme

  • 1 tsp onion powder

  • Salt & pepper to taste

• Potatoes:

  • 1.5 lbs golden baby potatoes (or small Yukon gold potatoes), halved or quartered if large

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 1/2 tsp salt

  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

  • 1 tsp garlic powder

  • Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Cowboy Butter (If making your own):

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• 1 tsp chopped fresh parsley (or 1/2 tsp dried)

• 1/2 tsp onion powder

• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional for heat)

• Salt & pepper to taste

Mix all ingredients well and refrigerate until ready to use.

Instructions:

1. Prepare the potatoes:

• Toss the halved golden potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a large bowl until evenly coated.

• Place the potatoes in the bottom of the slow cooker, spreading them out in an even layer.

2. Prepare the chicken:

• In a small bowl, mix the cowboy butter, minced garlic, smoked paprika, oregano, thyme, onion powder, salt, and pepper.

• Rub this mixture all over the chicken breasts, making sure to coat them well.

3. Assemble in the crockpot:

• Place the seasoned chicken breasts on top of the potatoes in the crockpot.

• Add any remaining cowboy butter mixture on top or around the chicken.

4. Cook:

• Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes are tender.

• (If you’re in a hurry, cook on high for 3-4 hours, but low is best for tenderness.)

5. Serve:

• Carefully remove the chicken and potatoes from the crockpot.

• Spoon some of the garlic butter sauce from the crockpot over the chicken and potatoes.

• Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

• Serve hot with a side salad or steamed veggies.

Tips:

• Cowboy butter adds a rich, tangy, and slightly spicy flavor that makes the dish unique.

• Baby potatoes work best since they cook evenly without needing to be parboiled.

• You can add other veggies like carrots or green beans around the edges for a full meal.

• Leftovers reheat well and the flavors deepen overnight.