Description
Deliciously tender and flavorful slow cooker chicken thighs with a crispy skin, infused with a blend of garlic, paprika, and Italian seasonings. This easy-to-make recipe delivers comforting, juicy chicken perfect for a hearty meal, cooked low and slow with butter, garlic, and chicken broth for rich depth of flavor.
Ingredients
Units
Scale
Chicken
- 2 lb. bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (4-5 chicken thighs)
Spices
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
Cooking Liquids and Add-ins
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/3 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup butter, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
Garnish
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel to ensure crisp skin during searing. In a small bowl, mix garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, salt, and Italian seasoning. Rub this spice mixture thoroughly all over the chicken thighs, coating evenly.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the chicken thighs skin side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until the skin develops a crispy golden-brown crust. Transfer the seared chicken to the slow cooker, placing skin side up to retain that crispy texture.
- Add Broth, Butter, and Garlic: Pour the chicken broth into the slow cooker around the chicken. Add the diced butter and minced garlic on top, which will melt and flavor the chicken throughout the slow cooking process.
- Slow Cook the Chicken: Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW heat for 4.5 to 5 hours. Check that the internal temperature reaches 165°F to ensure the chicken is fully cooked and safe to eat.
- Garnish and Serve: Once cooked, garnish the chicken thighs with fresh parsley for a burst of color and fresh flavor. Serve hot and enjoy your melt-in-the-mouth slow cooker chicken thighs.
Notes
- Calories are per serving and are an estimation.
- Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For extra crispiness, you can broil the chicken in the oven for 2-3 minutes after slow cooking, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- Use a meat thermometer to reliably test doneness and avoid overcooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 442
- Sugar: 0.2g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 53g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 253mg
