Slow Cooker Chicken in Broth
A simple and comforting slow cooker chicken recipe cooked gently in a flavorful broth, perfect for an easy and hearty meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4
Ingredients
4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
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
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
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 kosher salt, black pepper, and dried thyme evenly over the chicken and vegetables.
Add the bay leaf to the slow cooker.
Cover and cook on low for 6 hours, or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
Remove the bay leaf before serving.
Serve the chicken with some of the broth and vegetables, or shred the chicken and mix with the broth as desired.