Here’s a simple and flavorful Crockpot Chicken recipe—set it and forget it!
🍗 Crockpot Chicken
🛒 Ingredients
- 4–6 chicken thighs or breasts (bone-in or boneless)
- 1 onion, sliced
- 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme or rosemary
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- Optional: 1–2 tbsp lemon juice or soy sauce for extra flavor
👩🍳 Instructions
- Prepare crockpot:
- Place sliced onions and garlic at the bottom.
- Drizzle with olive oil or butter.
- Season chicken:
- Rub chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, and herbs.
- Place on top of onions.
- Add liquid:
- Pour chicken broth over chicken.
- Optional: add lemon juice or soy sauce.
- Cook:
- Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours.
- Chicken should be tender and fully cooked.
- Finish & serve:
- Optional: thicken the juices with 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed in 2 tbsp water and cook on high for 10–15 minutes for gravy.
- Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables.
💡 Tips
- Bone-in chicken stays juicier than boneless.
- Add vegetables (carrots, potatoes, celery) 2–3 hours before cooking for a complete meal.
- Searing chicken before adding to crockpot gives extra flavor.
I can also give you a creamy Crockpot Chicken, honey garlic version, or spicy desi-style version if you want 🍯🔥.
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