Description
This Slow Cooker Boneless Chicken Thighs recipe delivers juicy, tender chicken simmered in a flavorful garlic butter sauce with fragrant herbs and lemon zest. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner, these chicken thighs cook low and slow to develop rich, savory flavors and a delicious gravy to serve over mashed potatoes or rice.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasonings
- 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon seasoning
- ½ tablespoon garlic herb seasoning
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
Additional Ingredients
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 stick unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1 whole lemon, zested and sliced
- 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon corn starch (optional, for thickening gravy)
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Place the cleaned boneless skinless chicken thighs into the slow cooker. Sprinkle all the seasonings evenly over the chicken. Use clean hands or tongs to mix the thighs with the seasonings, ensuring each piece is well coated.
- Add Garlic and Butter: Add the minced garlic cloves directly into the slow cooker over the chicken. Then, distribute the pieces of unsalted butter evenly on top.
- Prepare Lemon: Zest the lemon carefully to avoid the bitter white pith, aiming for about 1 teaspoon of zest. Slice the lemon and layer the slices directly onto the chicken in the slow cooker.
- Add Broth: Gently pour the low sodium chicken broth around the edges of the slow cooker to avoid washing away the seasoning on the chicken.
- Cook the Chicken: Cover with the lid and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 6 to 8 hours until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Make Gravy (Optional): Mix the corn starch with about ¼ cup of the cooking liquid in a separate cup or bowl until smooth with no lumps. Pour this slurry back into the slow cooker and stir gently to thicken the juices into a light gravy.
- Serve: Serve the flavorful chicken thighs and garlic butter gravy over a bed of mashed potatoes or rice for a comforting meal. Enjoy!
Notes
- This slow cooker recipe allows the chicken thighs to cook gently and absorb all the seasonings, resulting in tender, juicy meat infused with rich garlic butter flavor.
- Using unsalted butter and low sodium broth helps control the saltiness and keeps the dish balanced.
- The optional corn starch slurry thickens the cooking liquid into a delicious gravy—perfect for serving over sides like mashed potatoes or rice.
- You can prep this recipe in the morning and come home to a fully cooked, ready-to-eat dinner.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce
- Calories: 155 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 782 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.05 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 109 mg
