CROCKPOT CHICKEN THIGHS

Crockpot chicken thighs are a simple dinner recipe that can be made in less than 5 minutes.  Slow cooker bone-in chicken thighs cook all day and are ready for dinner whenever you are.

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When you know you’re going to be gone all day and need a quick dinner, crockpot recipes come in handy. 

Healthy chicken crockpot recipes that taste great become family favorites.  Kids tend to like chicken and if you watch for sales, you can grab bone-in chicken thighs for a great price.  I like to keep chicken thighs frozen in my freezer for quick meals.  

If your family prefers to not have chicken on the bone, go ahead and make this as a boneless chicken thigh crockpot recipe using boneless chicken thighs and following the same instructions.  

Forget about dried out chicken breasts.  These slow cooker chicken thighs with the bone in & skin on, make this recipe juicy and delicious.  

HOW DO I COOK BONE-IN CHICKEN THIGHS IN THE CROCK POT?

What you’ll need:

• 1 beer
• chicken thighs
• 3 spices of choice, such as  garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika
• salt and pepper

Directions:

1. Lay chicken thighs into the bottom of a 4-quart crockpot or slow cooker
2. Pour 6 oz. of beer into the crockpot on top of the chicken
3. Add 1 tsp of each spice
4. 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp pepper
5. Cook on low for 6- 8 hours or high for 2 -4 hours
6. If using frozen chicken, increase cooking time to 8-10 hour on low, or 4-6 hours on high

CAN I COOK FROZEN CHICKEN THIGHS IN A CROCK POT?

Per the USDA, it’s not recommended to put the frozen chicken into the crockpot, but rather thaw chicken first.

Here are some quick ways to properly defrost chicken thighs: CLICK HERE FOR INFO.  

That said, I have cooked frozen chicken thighs in my crock pot often.  Make sure to cook them in a single layer.  This ensures they simmer in their own juices all day providing delicious flavor, helps keep the chicken moist, and brings the chicken thighs up temperature more quickly.  

The safest bet is to cook frozen chicken thighs in an instant pot.  Learn how to cook Instant Pot Frozen Chicken Thighs here.