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Tender slow cooker chicken thighs in a crock pot

Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs

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Tender and juicy slow-cooked chicken thighs that are easy to prepare and perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 410
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 6-8 pieces chicken thighs (skin-on and bone-in)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • to taste salt and black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/3 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons butter (diced)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • to garnish fresh parsley

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
  2. Combine garlic powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning in a bowl and rub the mixture all over the chicken thighs.
Searing
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Place the chicken thighs skin-side down and sear for about 3-4 minutes until the skin is golden and crispy. Set aside.
Slow Cooking
  1. Pour the chicken broth into the slow cooker, transfer the seared chicken thighs, sprinkle the diced butter and minced garlic on top.
  2. Cover and cook on high for 1½ hours or on low for 4 hours, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
Final Crisp
  1. Preheat the broiler to high and transfer the cooked thighs to a baking sheet lined with foil.
  2. Broil for 3-5 minutes for extra crispy skin.
Serving
  1. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 650mg

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding a splash of lemon juice or some chopped vegetables to the slow cooker. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.

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