Description
Our crock pot chicken thighs recipe can be put together in less than 5 minutes using simple pantry staples for a flavorful and easy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 bone-in chicken thighs
- 6 ounces chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Step: Place the bone-in chicken thighs into the crockpot.
- Step: Pour the chicken broth over the chicken.
- Step: Sprinkle the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper evenly over the chicken.
- Step: For thawed chicken, cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 2-4 hours.
- Step: Optional: For crispy skin, place the cooked chicken on a baking sheet and broil for 3-4 minutes.
Notes
The chicken can be cooked from frozen for 8-10 hours on low or 4-6 hours on high if necessary, though thawing is recommended. You can make a gravy from the leftover juices by whisking in a mixture of 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 232 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 395 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 94 mg
Keywords: crockpot, slow cooker, chicken thighs, dinner, easy, main course