Here’s a simple, versatile Slow Cooker Chicken recipe — tender, juicy, and easy to customize 🍗
🍗 Slow Cooker Chicken
(Serves 4–6)
Ingredients
- 4–6 bone-in, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or rosemary)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: 1 cup chopped carrots, celery, or potatoes
Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Chicken
- Pat chicken dry and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Optional: Sear chicken in a skillet for 2–3 minutes per side for extra flavor.
2️⃣ Assemble in Slow Cooker
- Place onions, garlic, and optional vegetables at the bottom.
- Lay chicken on top.
- Pour chicken broth over everything and sprinkle thyme.
3️⃣ Cook
- Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until chicken is tender and cooked through (internal temp 165°F / 74°C).
4️⃣ Serve
- Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, pasta, or vegetables.
- Optional: use cooking juices as a natural gravy.
💡 Tips
- For a creamier version, add ½ cup cream or coconut milk in the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Add herbs like parsley, oregano, or basil for extra flavor.
- Chicken can also be shredded after cooking for sandwiches, tacos, or casseroles.
If you want, I can also give a Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken version that’s sticky, sweet, and perfect for serving over rice.
