Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of slow-cooked chicken thighs, perfectly tender and infused with aromatic spices. This easy crockpot recipe transforms simple ingredients into a mouthwatering dish that evokes memories of cozy family dinners. With minimal prep and hands-off cooking, it’s ideal for busy weeknights or leisurely weekends. Serve it alongside rice, pasta, or in tacos for a versatile meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in chicken thighs (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp fresh thyme or rosemary
- 1 cup chopped carrots or bell peppers (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear each chicken thigh skin-side down until golden brown.
- Layer sliced onions and minced garlic at the bottom of the crockpot.
- Place seared chicken thighs on top of the onions and pour in chicken broth until just covered.
- Add salt, pepper, and herbs over the chicken.
- Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg