Slow Cooker Chicken: Juicy Recipes for Effortless Meals at Home
Discover the best slow cooker chicken recipes that are juicy and effortless, perfect for any meal at home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken thighs
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Rub the spice mixture over the chicken thighs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear the chicken thighs for 2-3 minutes on each side.
- Transfer the chicken to the slow cooker and pour chicken broth over them.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add herbs like thyme or rosemary to the broth.
- Serve with rice or vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker Chicken, Juicy Recipes, Effortless Meals