Description
Experience the magic of slow-cooked goodness with this delectable crockpot chicken recipe. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish combines tender chicken thighs, sweet onions, and vibrant bell peppers simmered in a rich broth infused with aromatic spices. With minimal prep and cleanup, you can return home to a warm, hearty meal that your family will love. Customize it with seasonal veggies or different proteins for endless variations!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken thighs
- 2 medium yellow onions, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 bell peppers (red and yellow), chopped
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes in juice
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop onions and bell peppers; mince garlic.
- Optional: Sear chicken thighs in olive oil until golden brown.
- Layer vegetables in the crockpot; place chicken on top.
- Pour in diced tomatoes and chicken broth.
- Sprinkle spices over the mixture; season with salt and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4 hours.
- Shred chicken with two forks before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Feel free to swap chicken thighs for breasts or use turkey for a leaner option. Add your favorite seasonal vegetables like zucchini or squash for extra nutrition!