Crockpot Chicken Thighs
Crockpot chicken thighs are a comforting, hassle-free meal that fills your home with savory aromas. This dish combines tender, juicy chicken with sweet onions, garlic, and hearty vegetables, all simmering together for hours to create a rich and flavorful experience. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings, this recipe invites you to savor every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 bone-in chicken thighs (skin-on)
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 medium potatoes, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on the counter and chop onions and garlic finely.
- Season the chicken thighs generously with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Layer seasoned chicken in the crockpot with onions, garlic, carrots, and potatoes.
- Pour low-sodium chicken broth over the layered ingredients until mostly submerged.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours until tender.
- Serve shredded or whole with fresh herbs as garnish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh with vegetables (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 115mg