Slow Cooker Herb-Roasted Chicken

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-11 · Updated 2026-04-11

Chicken thighs become fall-apart tender in a fragrant herb-infused broth, ready with minimal effort for busy days. This American-inspired slow-cooker recipe, ready in about 375 minutes, pairs bone-in skin-on chicken thighs, olive oil, fresh rosemary for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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

• 1 lb bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 sprigs (chopped) fresh rosemary
• 2 sprigs (chopped) fresh thyme
• 4 (minced) garlic cloves
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat 1 lb chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
2. Step 2: Transfer seared chicken to slow cooker. Add 4 minced garlic cloves to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in 2 sprigs chopped rosemary, 2 sprigs chopped thyme, 1 cup chicken broth, and 1 tbsp lemon juice. Pour mixture over chicken in slow cooker.
3. Step 3: Cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken easily pulls from bone and broth reduces slightly.
4. Step 4: Remove chicken, strain cooking liquid into a saucepan, and simmer 5-7 minutes until thickened. Spoon sauce over chicken before serving.