Slow Cooker Chicken in Broth
A simple and comforting slow cooker chicken in broth recipe that yields tender, flavorful chicken perfect for a cozy meal or as a base for soups and stews.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4
Ingredients
4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 medium yellow onion, peeled and quartered
3 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 celery stalks, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 bay leaf
Instructions
Place the chicken thighs at the bottom of the slow cooker.
Add the quartered onion, smashed garlic cloves, carrot pieces, and celery pieces on top of the chicken.
Pour the chicken broth over the ingredients in the slow cooker.
Sprinkle the dried thyme, dried parsley, salt, and black pepper evenly over the contents.
Add the bay leaf to the slow cooker.
Cover and cook on low for 6 hours, or until the chicken is tender and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F / 74°C).
Carefully remove the chicken thighs and vegetables from the slow cooker using a slotted spoon.
Discard the bay leaf.
Serve the chicken with some broth and vegetables, or shred the chicken for use in soups or other dishes.