Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs
A whole dinner in one, this Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs recipe is an easy fix-it and forget-it dinner that is hearty, flavorful and great for busy weeknights!
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 Tablespoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 pound baby red potatoes
- 1 medium red onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 pound baby carrots
- 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 3 teaspoons cornstarch
- 3 teaspoons water
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
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Trim any excess fat from 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs and pat dry with paper towels.
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In a medium bowl combine the chicken thighs with 2 Tablespoons smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper until evenly coated. Set aside while preparing the vegetables.
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Cut the 2 pound baby red potatoes in half then chop 1 medium red onion and mince 3 cloves garlic.
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Place the potatoes, 1 pound baby carrots, onion, and garlic in the bottom of a 5-6 quart oval slow cooker.
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Heat a pan over medium-high heat, then add 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil. When the oil is heated, brown the chicken thighs in the pan, about 3-4 minutes per side. Do not overcrowd the chicken or the chicken will steam and not brown. Cook in batches if necessary.
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Place browned chicken thighs on top of the vegetables then pour in 3 cups chicken broth.
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Cook on low for 8 hours, or high for 4 hours.
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Remove chicken, potatoes, and carrots from the slow cooker onto serving dishes.
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Mix 3 teaspoons cornstarch and 3 teaspoons water together to make a slurry and add to the slow cooker. Turn the slow cooker on high to thicken broth into gravy. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Notes
- You can use large red or yellow potatoes cut smaller.
- This can be cooked on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
- You can sub for bone in skin on chicken thighs, see my tips above.
- The gravy made can be used for other meals.
Nutrition
Calories: 360kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 9g | Sodium: 1047mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 7g
Nutritional Disclaimer
“The Country Cook” is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. If calorie count and other nutritional values are important to you, we recommend running the ingredients through whichever online nutritional calculator you prefer. Calories and other nutritional values can vary quite a bit depending on which brands were used.