Slow Cooker Apple-Infused Chicken Thighs

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-08 · Updated 2026-04-08

Tender chicken thighs simmered with sweet apples and thyme for a comforting, hands-off dinner that melds perfectly with seasonal fruit. This American-inspired slow-cooker recipe, ready in about 375 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, apples, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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.

Ingredients

• 4 bone-in, skin-on (1.5 lbs) chicken thighs
• 2 medium, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes apples
• 1 large, diced into 1/4-inch pieces onion
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup chicken broth

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Place 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (1.5 lbs) in the slow cooker. Add 2 medium peeled and diced apples (1/2-inch cubes), 1 large diced onion (1/4-inch pieces), 3 minced garlic cloves, 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Pour in 1/2 cup chicken broth and stir to combine.
2. Step 2: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is fork-tender and the apples are soft enough to mash with a fork.