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Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs Recipe

Turn ordinary ingredients into a delicious meal with slow cooker chicken thighs. This recipe is all about flavor and simplicity for home cooking at its best!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
6 hrs
Total Time
6 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 214 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 6-8 boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/3 cup chicken broth
  • Juice of one lemon
  • zest of half a lemon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 stick butter
  • Fresh parsley and lemon slices for garnish optional

Instructions

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  1. Place the chicken pieces into an 8-quart slow cooker. In a small bowl, stir the chicken broth, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Pour all over the chicken thighs.
  2. In another small bowl, combine all the dry ingredients: the Italian seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Mix and sprinkle over the chicken thighs.
  3. Sprinkle the minced garlic on top and place the slices of butter all over.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
  5. To serve garnish with chopped parsley and sliced lemons.

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container for 2-3 days in the fridge.
  • Want it spicier? Add more red pepper flakes.
  • Cook on high for 3-4 hours if you are in a rush.
  • Store in an airtight container for 2-3 days in the fridge.
  • Want it spicier? Add more red pepper flakes.
  • Cook on high for 3-4 hours if you are in a rush.

Nutrition Information

Calories 214kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 33g (66%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0.05g Cholesterol 161mg (54%) Sodium 517mg (22%) Potassium 457mg (13%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 0.2g (0%) Vitamin A 173IU (3%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 33mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 214

% Daily Value*

Calories 214kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 33g 66%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0.05g 3%
Cholesterol 161mg 54%
Sodium 517mg 22%
Potassium 457mg 10%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 0.2g 0%
Vitamin A 173IU 3%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 33mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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