Crockpot Creamy Garlic Herb Chicken Thighs

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Juicy chicken thighs slow-cooked in a creamy garlic and herb sauce, offering a rich and flavorful keto dinner with minimal prep. This American-inspired keto recipe (low carb), ready in about 375 minutes, pairs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, cream cheese, softened, heavy cream for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 360 min Serves 6 American cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and season evenly with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken thighs skin-side down for 4-5 minutes until golden and crispy, then flip and cook 2 more minutes. Transfer to slow cooker.
  3. Step 3: In a bowl, whisk together 4 ounces softened cream cheese, 1 cup heavy cream, 1/2 cup chicken broth, 5 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, and 1 tablespoon dried parsley until smooth.
  4. Step 4: Pour the creamy garlic herb mixture over the chicken thighs in the slow cooker.
  5. Step 5: Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or on high for 3 hours until chicken is cooked through and tender, and sauce thickens slightly.
  6. Step 6: Serve chicken with generous spoonfuls of the creamy sauce.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Crockpot Creamy Garlic Herb Chicken Thighs take to make?

Total time is about 375 minutes (15 min prep + 360 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Crockpot Creamy Garlic Herb Chicken Thighs?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep cream cheese, softened from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Crockpot Creamy Garlic Herb Chicken Thighs?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Crockpot Creamy Garlic Herb Chicken Thighs for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

Is Crockpot Creamy Garlic Herb Chicken Thighs low carb?

Yes — this recipe is tagged low carb based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.

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