Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs
Tender, juicy chicken thighs cooked to perfection in the slow cooker with minimal effort. This recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, combine salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and onion powder. Rub the spice mixture all over the chicken thighs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken thighs for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Place the seared chicken thighs in your slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Serve hot with your favorite sides.
Notes
Feel free to add vegetables like potatoes or carrots to the slow cooker along with the chicken for a complete meal.