Here’s an easy and flavorful Crockpot Chicken Thighs recipe — tender, juicy, and perfect for a hands-off meal 🍗⏱️.
Ingredients (serves 4)
- 6–8 chicken thighs (bone-in or boneless, skin optional)
- 1 onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme or rosemary
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Optional: 1 tbsp soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce for extra flavor
Instructions
1. Prep the chicken
- Pat chicken thighs dry and season with salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme.
2. Sear (optional, for extra flavor)
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear chicken thighs 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- This step is optional but adds more depth of flavor.
3. Layer in the crockpot
- Place sliced onions and garlic at the bottom.
- Add chicken thighs on top.
- Pour chicken broth (and optional soy or Worcestershire sauce) over the chicken.
4. Cook
- Cover and cook:
- Low: 6–7 hours
- High: 3–4 hours
- Chicken should be tender and fully cooked (internal temperature 75°C / 165°F).
5. Serve
- Serve chicken thighs with rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables.
- Optional: use juices from the crockpot as a gravy.
💡 Tips
- For a creamier version, stir in ½ cup cream or sour cream in the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Add carrots, potatoes, or bell peppers for a full meal in one pot.
- Leftovers keep well and can be shredded for sandwiches or tacos.
I can also give you a honey garlic crockpot chicken thighs version that’s sticky, sweet, and super flavorful.
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