Chicken Thigh Crock Pot Recipes

A whole dinner in one, this Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs Meal is an easy fix-it and forget-it dinner that is hearty, flavorful and great for busy weeknights!

Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs

This Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs recipe will show you how to cook chicken thighs in your crock pot! The result is juicy, tender and flavorful chicken that falls right off the bone.

Prep: 5min

Total: 305min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 442 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 37 g, Fat 53 g, Saturated Fat 18 g, Trans Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 253 mg, Sodium 630 mg, Fiber 0.3 g, Sugar 0.2 g, unSaturated Fat 30 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 2 lb. bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs ((4-5 chicken thighs))
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/3 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup butter (diced)
• 3 garlic cloves (minced)
• fresh parsley for garnish

Instruction:

1. Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel. Stir the garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, salt, and Italian seasoning together in a small bowl. Use your hands to rub the spice mixture all over the chicken, making sure they’re coated.
2. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then place the chicken skin side down into the skillet and cook it for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy; transfer to your slow cooker skin side up.
3. Pour the broth into your slow cooker, then add the diced butter and garlic. Cook the chicken in LOW for 4.5-5 hours, checking the internal temperature is at 165°F before removing it. Garnish with parsley and enjoy!

Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs Meal

A whole dinner in one, this Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs Meal is an easy fix-it and forget-it dinner that is hearty, flavorful and great for busy weeknights!

Prep: 15min

Total: 505min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 360 kcal, Carbohydrate 35 g, Protein 34 g, Fat 9 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Trans Fat 0.04 g, Cholesterol 146 mg, Sodium 1047 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 7 g, unSaturated Fat 6 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 2 Tablespoons smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 2 pound baby red potatoes
• 1 medium red onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 pound baby carrots
• 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 3 teaspoons cornstarch
• 3 teaspoons water
• salt and pepper, to taste

Instruction:

1. Trim any excess fat from 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs and pat dry with paper towels.
2. In a medium bowl combine the chicken thighs with 2 Tablespoons smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper until evenly coated. Set aside while preparing the vegetables.
3. Cut the 2 pound baby red potatoes in half then chop 1 medium red onion and mince 3 cloves garlic.
4. Place the potatoes, 1 pound baby carrots, onion, and garlic in the bottom of a 5-6 quart oval slow cooker.
5. Heat a pan over medium-high heat, then add 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil. When the oil is heated, brown the chicken thighs in the pan, about 3-4 minutes per side. Do not overcrowd the chicken or the chicken will steam and not brown. Cook in batches if necessary.
6. Place browned chicken thighs on top of the vegetables then pour in 3 cups chicken broth.
7. Cook on low for 8 hours, or high for 4 hours.
8. Remove chicken, potatoes, and carrots from the slow cooker onto serving dishes.
9. Mix 3 teaspoons cornstarch and 3 teaspoons water together to make a slurry and add to the slow cooker. Turn the slow cooker on high to thicken broth into gravy. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

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