Slow-Cooker Garlic Butter Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 to 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 2 15-ounce cans cannellini beans, rinsed
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into chunks
• 8 large garlic cloves, smashed and chopped
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley, plus more for serving
• 1 shallot, minced
• 1 lemon, juiced
• kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal) and pepper
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• homemade or store-bought croutons, for topping

Preparation

1. 1

   Place the chicken, beans, butter, garlic, parsley, shallot and lemon juice in a 6- to 8-quart slow cooker. Add 2 teaspoons salt and several generous grinds of pepper, then mix. Cook on low for about 4 hours, until the chicken is tender and the flavors have blended.

2. 2

   Use two forks to pull the chicken into large pieces, then stir in the sour cream.

3. 3

   Spoon into bowls and top with croutons and additional parsley.