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Crock Pot Chicken Thighs

This simple slow cooker chicken thighs recipe can be put together in less than 5 minutes using ingredients from your pantry.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time6 hrs 5 mins
Total Time6 hrs 10 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken thighs, crockpot chicken thighs, frozen chicken thighs, how to cook chicken thighs, slow cooker chicken thighs
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 232kcal
Author: Jodi Danen, RDN / Create Kids Club

Ingredients

  • 8 bone in chicken thighs check for gluten free
  • 6 oz. beer use gluten-free
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. onion powder
  • 1 tsp. paprika
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper

Instructions

  • Place the chicken into the crockpot. Place the chicken thighs into the crockpot, pour the beer in, sprinkle spices on top.
    8 bone in chicken thighs, 6 oz. beer, 1 tsp. garlic powder, 1 tsp. onion powder, 1 tsp. paprika, 1 tsp. salt, 1/2 tsp. pepper
  • Cook. For thawed chicken, cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-4 hours. 

For Frozen Chicken Thighs in the Crock Pot

  • Cook for 8-10 hours on low or 4-6 hours on high.

Notes

Broil for crispy skin

To get crispy skin, simply place the chicken thighs onto a baking pan and broil for 2-3 minutes!

Substitutions

Use any spices your family enjoys to create a whole new meal.

Nutrition

Calories: 232kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 395mg | Potassium: 242mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 480IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg