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Crockpot Chicken Thighs Recipes

Crockpot Chicken Thighs

These crockpot chicken thighs are tender, flavorful, and stress-free. With just 10 minutes of prep, you can let the slow cooker do all the work while you go about your day. Perfect for busy nights and family dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 310 kcal

Equipment

  • Crockpot
  • Skillet (optional for browning)

Ingredients
  

  • 6-8 chicken thighs bone-in or boneless
  • 1 cup chicken broth or stock
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
  • 1 onion sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme

Instructions
 

  • Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels to help seasoning stick.
  • Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme.
  • (Optional) Heat oil in a skillet and sear chicken 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
  • Place sliced onion and garlic at the bottom of the crockpot.
  • Lay chicken on top of aromatics and pour in 1 cup chicken broth.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until chicken reaches 165°F.
  • (Optional) Remove chicken, whisk cornstarch slurry (1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water) into crockpot liquid, and cook until thickened for gravy.
  • Serve chicken with sauce over rice, mashed potatoes, or vegetables.

Notes

For variations, swap broth with BBQ sauce for sweet & sticky chicken, or use cream of mushroom soup and mushrooms for a creamy version. You can also add vegetables like carrots or potatoes directly into the crockpot for a one-pot meal.

Nutrition

Calories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 28gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 620mgPotassium: 380mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1.8mg
Keyword chicken, comfort food, crockpot, slow cooker
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