Best 10 Crock Pot Chicken Thighs Recipes

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For a succulent and flavorful meal that can effortlessly elevate your weeknight dinners, few dishes can rival the irresistible charm of crock pot chicken thighs. As a versatile ingredient, chicken thighs possess a naturally rich and juicy texture that harmonizes beautifully with an array of seasonings and cooking techniques. And when combined with the slow, gentle heat of a crock pot, these tender morsels transform into culinary masterpieces that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. So, embark on this culinary journey with us as we unveil the secrets behind selecting the right chicken thighs, preparing them for slow-cooker perfection, and discovering a symphony of flavors through a handpicked collection of delectable recipes. Get ready to savor the succulent delights of crock pot chicken thighs and experience a taste of culinary bliss.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

CROCK POT THAI CHICKEN THIGHS



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Make and share this Crock Pot Thai Chicken Thighs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by KelBel

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 6h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 (16 ounce) jar cilantro salsa (or any salsa you prefer)
1/2 cup peanut butter (crunchy or creamy)
2 teaspoons ginger
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons lime juice

Steps:

  • Put all ingredients in crock pot on low for 6-8 hours.
  • Garnish with cilantro, scallions, and peanuts.
  • Serve with jasmine rice made with half coconut milk and half water (1 cup raw rice, 1 cup water, 1 cup coconut milk).

CROCK POT CHICKEN THIGHS



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Kim H. says "any additional seasonings that you can't cook without (me it's GARLIC) can be added". I found this recipe at Obesity Help. It was posted by Kim H. I have not tried this recipe, but I'm posting it for safe keeping. The recipe says to use one of the additions but I think a combo if not all would be so good.

Provided by internetnut

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 4h15m

Yield 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 -5 boneless skinless chicken thighs (fresh or frozen)
1/2-1 cup water, broth or 1/2-1 cup white wine
2 cups vegetables (whatever combo you like)
1 ounce onion soup mix (1 package)
14 ounces cream soup (1 can, choose your fave flavor)
1 cup low carb barbecue sauce
1 ounce taco seasoning mix (1 package)
1/2 cup soya sauce and 1/2 cup red wine (if using this version use the broth or water with this combo)

Steps:

  • Place the chicken, liquid, and veggies in the crock pot.
  • Mix in one of the additions.
  • Cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6 hours.

CROCK POT -SAUCY ITALIAN CHICKEN THIGHS



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I found this in a Cooking Light slow cooker book at Barnes and Nobles $1.99 table. I am always on the look out for easy recipes I can do at the firehouse to feed hungry guys for a reasonable price. I put this on in the morning and by 6 pm I add a salad to the meal. Done! The guys at work loved it.

Provided by rgs4x

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 6h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 lbs skinless chicken thighs (or breasts will work too)
1 (14 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes, undrained. (I look for the one with the lowest sodium)
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste (same here on the low sodium)
1 medium chopped white onion
1 tablespoon bottled minced garlic (I used 4 cloves through a press)
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place chicken in 4 quart crock pot.
  • Combine tomatoes and next 6 ingredients.
  • Stir well.
  • Pour sauce over chicken.
  • Cover and cook on high for 1 hour then reduce heat to low and continue to cook for 4-5 hours or until chicken is tender.
  • Serve with bread, pasta, or a green salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314.2, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 188.2, Sodium 525.3, Carbohydrate 10.3, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 5.8, Protein 46.6

SWEET BABY RAY'S BBQ CHICKEN THIGHS IN THE CROCK POT RECIPE - (3.9/5)



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Provided by saleo

Number Of Ingredients 7

4-6 Chicken thighs (thighs can be frozen or substitute breasts if you prefer)
1 18 oz. Original Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce (you can use more if you like more sauce)
14 cup red wine vinegar
1 tsp. red pepper flakes
1/4 cup brown sugar (Splenda blend)
1 tsp. garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Season Chicken thighs with salt and pepper and place in crock pot Combine remaining ingredients and then pour over chicken in the crock pot. Cook on low 6-8 hours.

SAUCY ITALIAN STYLE CHICKEN THIGHS - CROCK POT



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Serve with Italian bread and pasta or rice. Quick, easy and delicious! Bears a striking resemblance to a Cooking Light Crockpot recipe...

Provided by KelBel

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 6h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 skinless chicken thighs
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a 4 quart slow cooker.
  • Combine remaining ingredients, stir well.
  • Pour sauce over chicken and cook on low for 6 hours.

SICILIAN CHICKEN THIGHS (CROCK POT)



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My son and I came up with this when my neighbor brought me a family pack of thighs he got on sale. It's based on a dish that was served at a local restaurant that has since gone out of business.

Provided by CJAY8248

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 6h10m

Yield 8 thighs, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

8 chicken thighs, bone and skin left on
1 (15 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 onion, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons oregano
1 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon celery powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup white wine
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup mushroom, sliced
2 teaspoons italian seasoning
1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • Put chicken thighs in crock pot.
  • Combine remaining ingredients; stir well.
  • Pour sauce over chicken and cook on low 6-8 hours or until done.
  • Serve with penne pasta, tossed salad and garlic bread.
  • Enjoy!

CROCK POT ASIAN CHICKEN THIGHS



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This is a sweet, rich dish that is delicious over rice. It is very popular in my online mother's group ... You can chop and change the veggies if you like.

Provided by Gingernut

Categories     Stew

Time 4h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 orange, juice of
1/2 orange, zest of
6 boneless skinless chicken thighs
2 cups frozen whole kernel corn
1 red bell pepper, seeded, de-ribbed and cut into strips
2 carrots, sliced
1 cup hoisin sauce (or a combination of hoisin and barbecue sauce) or 1 cup spicy barbecue sauce (or a combination of hoisin and barbecue sauce)
1 teaspoon fresh gingerroot, grated (or more if you're a ginger fan)
6 green onions, chopped
1 cup cashew nuts

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients, except green onions and cashews, in a crock pot.
  • Cover and cook on low for 7 to 8 hours, or 4 hours on high.
  • Remove chicken to a serving platter and top with green onions and cashews.

CROCK POT SAUCY CHICKEN THIGHS



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A great way to make chicken thighs. My kids love this recipe. I have made this with boneless thighs and breasts also. Adjust cooking time if using other form of chicken.

Provided by bmcnichol

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 6h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

9 bone-in chicken thighs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 cups barbecue sauce
1/2 cup honey
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • Place chicken in crock pot and add salt and pepper.
  • Combine barbecue sauce, honey, mustard, Worcestershire sauce and hot pepper sauce and pour over chicken.
  • Stir to coat.
  • Cook on low 4-6 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480, Fat 21.8, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 118.4, Sodium 871.5, Carbohydrate 46.5, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 39.7, Protein 24.5

CROCK POT BRAISED CHICKEN THIGHS



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This is one of those "Melt in your Mouth" recipes. Cooked in a slow cooker with any vegetable combination you like. Can easily be prepared the night before, refrigerated and started in the morning for tonight's dinner. All in one pot !!

Provided by Skip Davis

Categories     Chicken

Time 8h10m

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 large bone-in, skinless chicken thighs (about 1-1/2 to 1-3/4 pounds)
1 large onion, halved lengthwise and sliced
4 medium new potatoes (about 1 pound), cut into 1/4 inch slices
2 c baby carrots
1-1/4 tsp salt, divided
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper, divided use
1/4 c chicken broth
1/4 c dry white wine
1 tsp minced garlic
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp paprika

Steps:

  • 1. Place onion in a lightly greased 6-quart round slow cooker; top with potatoes and carrots. Combine 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, the broth, and next 3 ingredients. Pour broth mixture over vegetables. Combine paprika, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper; rub evenly over chicken thighs, and arrange over vegetables.
  • 2. Cover and cook on HIGH setting 1 hour; reduce heat to LOW setting, and cook 6 hours, or until chicken and vegetables are cooked and tender.

CROCK POT PESTO RANCH CHICKEN THIGHS



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Categories     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 4

8 boneless skinless chicken thighs
6 ounce jar of pesto
1 package Ranch Dressing Seasoning Mix
1/2 cup chicken broth

Steps:

  • Turn crock pot to high setting. Place chicken thighs, pesto, ranch dressing and chicken broth into crock pot. Stir gently to combine all seasonings. Close with lid and cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-8 hours.

Tips:

  • Choose bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs for the most flavorful results.
  • Season the chicken thighs generously with salt, pepper, and your favorite herbs and spices.
  • Sear the chicken thighs in a skillet over medium heat until browned on all sides. This will help to seal in the juices and prevent the chicken from drying out.
  • Add the chicken thighs to the slow cooker along with your desired cooking liquid. You can use water, broth, or even a can of tomatoes.
  • Cook the chicken thighs on low for 6-8 hours, or until they are cooked through. The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Serve the chicken thighs with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, rice, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

Crock-Pot chicken thighs are an easy and delicious way to cook chicken. This versatile dish can be served with a variety of sides, making it perfect for any occasion. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special dish for a party, Crock-Pot chicken thighs are sure to please everyone.

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