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crispy chicken thighs in a crockpot
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Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs

This Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs recipe will show you how to cook chicken thighs in your crock pot! The result is juicy, tender and flavorful chicken that falls right off the bone.  
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 hours
Total Time5 hours 5 minutes
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Keyword: crockpot chicken thighs, slow cooker chicken thighs
Servings: 4
Author: Erin Alvarez

Equipment

  • Slow cooker

Ingredients

  • 2 lb. bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (4-5 chicken thighs)
  • 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 garlic cloves minced
  • fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  • Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel. Stir the garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, salt, and Italian seasoning together in a small bowl. Use your hands to rub the spice mixture all over the chicken, making sure they're coated.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then place the chicken skin side down into the skillet and cook it for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy; transfer to your slow cooker skin side up.
  • Pour the broth into your slow cooker, then add the diced butter and garlic. Cook the chicken in LOW for 4.5-5 hours, checking the internal temperature is at 165°F before removing it. Garnish with parsley and enjoy!

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Notes

*Calories are per serving and are an estimation
*Storage: store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 442kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 53g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 253mg | Sodium: 630mg | Potassium: 498mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 575IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 2mg
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