Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs
Juicy and flavorful chicken thighs cooked to perfection in a slow cooker, infused with garlic and herbs.
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
- Large Skillet
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (4–5 pieces)
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. paprika
- 1/2 tsp. onion powder
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1/3 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup butter diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel.
- In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, salt, and Italian seasoning. Rub this mixture all over the chicken thighs.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken thighs skin side down for 4–5 minutes until golden brown. Flip briefly for color, then transfer to the slow cooker skin side up.
- Pour chicken broth into the slow cooker and scatter diced butter and minced garlic over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 4.5 to 5 hours until the chicken reaches 165°F and is tender.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving, spooning some cooking liquid over the chicken.
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Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.