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An extreme close-up of a perfectly cooked slow cooker chicken thigh, showing the juicy meat and golden-brown, crispy skin after broiling.

Crock Pot Chicken Thighs (So Tender & Juicy!)

The easiest Crock Pot Chicken Thighs recipe! This set-it-and-forget-it meal delivers incredibly tender, juicy chicken and vegetables cooked in a savory herb sauce. Perfect for a busy weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken and Veggies
  • 2 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs Can substitute with boneless, skinless
  • 1.5 lbs baby Yukon Gold potatoes halved
  • 4 medium carrots peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 large yellow onion roughly chopped
For the Savory Sauce
  • 0.5 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp salt

Equipment

  • 1 6-quart Crock Pot or Slow Cooker
  • 1 Baking sheet Optional, for broiling

Instructions
 

  1. Place the halved potatoes, chopped carrots, and onion in the bottom of your crock pot.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, olive oil, soy sauce, minced garlic, thyme, rosemary, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel and place them on top of the vegetables. Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the chicken and veggies.
  4. Cover the crock pot and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours. The chicken should be tender and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  5. For golden-brown skin, carefully remove the cooked chicken thighs and place them on a baking sheet. Broil on HIGH for 2-4 minutes, watching closely until the skin is crispy and browned to your liking.

Notes

Bone-In vs. Boneless: This recipe works great with boneless, skinless chicken thighs as well. Reduce the cooking time to 4-5 hours on LOW or 2-3 hours on HIGH.
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
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