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Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs

This Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs recipe produces juicy, tender, and flavorful chicken that falls right off the bone.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 5 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 people
Calories 442 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Slow cooker

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 2 lb bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 4-5 thighs)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ⅓ cup chicken broth
  • ¼ cup butter, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • fresh parsley for garnish (optional but nice)

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Grab a big bowl and toss in garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, salt, and Italian seasoning. Mix them up well.
  • Rub the chicken thighs with olive oil. Then, coat each thigh with the spice mix thoroughly.
  • Place the thighs into your slow cooker, laying them down gently.
  • Pour chicken broth over the thighs, then scatter butter chunks and minced garlic on top.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender.

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Notes

Serve chicken with fresh parsley garnish for added freshness.