Description
Tender and flavorful slow cooker chicken simmered gently in a savory broth, perfect for a comforting meal or as a base for soups and stews.
Ingredients
4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 medium yellow onion, peeled and quartered
3 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 celery stalks, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Add chicken thighs, skin side down, and sear for 3-4 minutes until golden brown. Flip and sear the other side for 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
Place onion, garlic, carrots, and celery in the bottom of the slow cooker.
Add the seared chicken thighs on top of the vegetables.
Pour chicken broth over the chicken and vegetables.
Sprinkle salt, black pepper, dried thyme, and dried rosemary evenly over the contents.
Add the bay leaf to the slow cooker.
Cover and cook on low for 6 hours until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
Remove the bay leaf before serving.
Serve the chicken with some of the broth and vegetables, or shred the chicken for use in other dishes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours