Here’s a simple and delicious slow cooker chicken thighs recipe that’s perfect for tender, flavorful meat with minimal effort:
🍗 Ingredients
- 4–6 bone-in, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 onion, sliced
- 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 tbsp soy sauce or honey for extra flavor
🥣 Instructions
- Prep the Chicken
- Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
- Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme.
- Sear (Optional)
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sear chicken 2–3 minutes per side for extra flavor.
- Layer in Slow Cooker
- Place onion slices at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Add garlic, then chicken thighs on top.
- Pour chicken broth (and optional soy sauce/honey) over the chicken.
- Cook
- Low heat: 6–7 hours
- High heat: 3–4 hours
- Chicken should be tender and fully cooked (internal temp 165°F / 74°C).
- Serve
- Serve chicken with rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables.
- Optional: Sprinkle with fresh herbs like parsley or thyme for garnish.
🌟 Tips
- For extra flavor, add carrots, celery, or mushrooms to the slow cooker.
- If you want a thicker sauce, remove chicken after cooking, pour liquid into a pan, and simmer to reduce.
- Bone-in thighs stay juicier, but boneless works too—just reduce cooking time slightly.
If you want, I can give you a 5-ingredient ultra-easy slow cooker chicken thighs version that’s ready in under 10 minutes of prep. It’s perfect for busy nights.
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