Description
Enjoy a hearty and flavorful meal with this easy crockpot chicken thighs recipe. Tender, juicy chicken is slow-cooked with sweet onions, vibrant bell peppers, and aromatic spices, creating a comforting dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings. Set it, forget it, and return home to a deliciously fragrant dinner waiting for you.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups bell peppers (red, yellow, or green), chopped
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by dicing the onion and bell peppers and mincing the garlic.
- Optional: In a skillet over medium heat, sear the chicken thighs in a splash of oil until browned on both sides for added flavor.
- Place the chicken in the crockpot and add the onions, garlic, bell peppers, chicken broth, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender.
- About 15 minutes before serving, stir in freshly chopped parsley or cilantro and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 to 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 356
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg