Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs

Tender chicken thighs slow-cooked with garlic butter, paprika, thyme, and broth for an easy, flavorful dinner ready in about four hours.

Prep: 10 min · Cook: 240 min · Yield: 4 · Method: Slow Cooker

Ingredients

• 1.5 lb chicken thighs
• 3 tbsp butter
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp paprika
• 0.5 tsp dried thyme
• 0.5 cup chicken broth
• 0.75 tsp kosher salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper

Cooking instructions

1. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add the minced garlic, paprika, and thyme; cook for 1 minute until fragrant. (about 2 min) — Low heat
2. Pat the chicken thighs dry and season all over with salt and pepper. Place them in the slow cooker and pour the broth around them. (about 3 min)
3. Pour the garlic butter over the chicken. Cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours, or until the thickest thigh reaches 165°F (74°C) on an instant-read thermometer. (about 240 min) — Low; 165°F (74°C) internal temperature
4. Spoon the garlic butter juices over the chicken and serve. For browned edges, transfer the thighs to a broiler-safe pan and broil briefly until lightly browned. (about 3 min) — Broiler; watch closely