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Juicy Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs

These slow-cooked chicken thighs are tender, flavorful, and effortless. Perfect for a busy day, just season, sear, and let your slow cooker do the work.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: slow cooker
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 6 chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup chicken broth low sodium

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • skillet,

Method
 

  1. Pat chicken dry and season with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
  2. Heat oil in a skillet and sear chicken thighs skin-side down until browned.
  3. Transfer chicken to the slow cooker. Pour chicken broth over them.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 5 hours, or until chicken is very tender.
  5. Serve hot with your favorite sides.

Notes

For crispier skin, broil the cooked chicken thighs for a few minutes before serving.
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