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Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs

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.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 5 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 442 kcal

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs 4-5 chicken thighs
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ⅓ cup chicken broth
  • ¼ cup butter diced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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!

Notes

Calories are per serving and are an estimation. Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 442kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 37gFat: 53gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 21gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 253mgSodium: 630mgPotassium: 498mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 575IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 2mg
Keyword crockpot chicken thighs, slow cooker chicken thighs
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