Slow Cooker Chicken in Broth
A simple and comforting slow cooker chicken in broth recipe that yields tender, flavorful chicken perfect for a wholesome 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 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
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 chicken and vegetables.
Sprinkle the kosher salt, black pepper, dried thyme, and dried rosemary evenly over the ingredients in the slow cooker.
Add the bay leaf to the slow cooker.
Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on low heat for 6 hours.
After cooking, carefully remove the chicken thighs from the slow cooker and set aside.
Remove and discard the bay leaf from the broth.
Stir the broth and vegetables gently; you can serve the broth and vegetables as is, or strain the broth for a clearer soup base.
Serve the chicken thighs hot with some broth and vegetables, or shred the chicken for use in other recipes.