Slow-Cooked Chicken Thighs with Garlic and Thyme

Juicy chicken thighs simmered with aromatic garlic and thyme until fall-off-the-bone tender, ideal for stress-free weeknight cooking.

Cuisine: American

Category: Slow Cooker

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 420 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lb (bone-in, skin-on) chicken thighs
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme
• 1 cup chicken broth

Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat chicken thighs dry and season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then sear thighs for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
2. Step 2: Transfer chicken to a slow cooker, adding 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp fresh thyme, and 1 cup chicken broth. Stir to combine.
3. Step 3: Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours until chicken is tender and easily pulls from the bone.