Crock Pot Chicken Thighs
Need a quick and delicious dinner recipe? These Crock Pot chicken thighs are the answer. The meat is fork tender and easily falls apart. The gravy is light, flavorful and oh so tasty.
Ingredients
- 3 lbs. chicken thighs, boneless, skinless
- salt and pepper, to season the chicken
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 32 ounces chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, fresh squeezed
- 1 sweet onion, peel and quarter into 4 large pieces
- ½ lb. carrots, washed, peeled and cut into 3-4 inch pieces
- 3 bay leaves
- 5-6 sprigs thyme
- 2 tablespoons parsley, freshly chopped as garnish
Equipment
- 1 crock pot
- 1 saute pan
Instructions
- Heat a pan over medium heat and add the olive oil. Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Add the seasoned thighs to the hot pan and sear for 1-2 minutes per side.
- Turn on your Crock Pot and set it to "high heat".
- Next, you’ll add the quartered onion, carrots, lemon juice, chicken broth, seared chicken thighs, bay leaves, and fresh thyme. Let it cook for 4 – 5 hours for perfectly tender meat!
- Shred the meat using two forks and add it to a platter with a side of the gravy. Garnish with fresh chopped Italian parsley.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving, Calories: 356kcal, Carbohydrates: 9g, Protein: 46g, Fat: 14g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 7g, Trans Fat: 0.04g, Cholesterol: 218mg, Sodium: 794mg, Potassium: 787mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 5g, Vitamin A: 6528IU, Vitamin C: 10mg, Calcium: 56mg, Iron: 2mg