Here’s a simple and flavorful way to make Slow Cooker Chicken — tender, juicy, and full of flavor! 🍗
🍗 Slow Cooker Chicken
🛒 Ingredients (serves 4–6)
- 4–6 chicken thighs or breasts (bone-in or boneless)
- 1 onion, sliced
- 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth or stock
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme or rosemary
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: vegetables like carrots, potatoes, or bell peppers
👩🍳 Instructions
- Prepare the slow cooker
- Lightly grease the slow cooker with a bit of oil or butter.
- Place sliced onions and garlic at the bottom.
- Season the chicken
- Rub chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, and herbs.
- Place chicken on top of the onions in the slow cooker.
- Add liquid
- Pour chicken broth around the chicken.
- Add optional vegetables around the chicken for a complete meal.
- Cook
- Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked (internal temperature 75°C / 165°F).
- Serve
- Remove chicken and vegetables, and spoon the cooking juices over the top.
- Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread.
✨ Tips & Variations
- Add a splash of soy sauce, lemon juice, or balsamic vinegar for extra flavor.
- For creamy slow cooker chicken, stir in ½ cup cream or coconut milk during the last 30 minutes.
- Use drumsticks or a whole chicken cut into pieces for variety.
- For a spicy version, add chili flakes, smoked paprika, or hot sauce to the seasoning.
I can also give a 15-minute prep slow cooker shredded chicken recipe that comes out perfect for tacos, sandwiches, or salads.
Do you want me to share that version?
