Crockpot Spiced Chicken Thighs with Cauliflower Mash

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Juicy chicken thighs cooked with warm spices and served alongside creamy cauliflower mash for a satisfying keto dinner. This American-inspired keto recipe (low carb), ready in about 375 minutes, pairs bone-in skin-on chicken thighs, olive oil, smoked paprika for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 510 calories and feeds 4, 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 4 American cuisine 510 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Rub 8 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 teaspoons smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper until evenly coated.
  2. Step 2: Place the seasoned chicken thighs skin-side up in the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours until cooked through and tender.
  3. Step 3: Meanwhile, steam 1 head of chopped cauliflower florets until very tender, about 12 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Transfer the steamed cauliflower to a blender or food processor with 3 tablespoons unsalted butter and 1/4 cup heavy cream; blend until smooth and creamy.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives to the cauliflower mash and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Step 6: Serve the spiced chicken thighs hot over a bed of cauliflower mash.

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