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Butter Chicken Thighs
This Crockpot chicken thighs recipe is easy and
delicious, with outstanding Navors!

BY CHRISTINA CHERRIER – UPDATED FEB 3, 2023

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C rockpot Chicken Thighs with Lemon-

Garlic Butter Sauce – If you are looking
for an easy but delicious crock pot dinner idea,
then this crockpot chicken thighs recipe is
for you! The chicken thighs cook up tender
and juicy in a buttery lemon garlic sauce. This
chicken recipe is very easy to make in the
crock pot and the flavor is outstanding. We
guarantee your family will love this slow
cooker chicken thighs recipe and put it on
the family favorite rotation list! Serve the
chicken thighs over a bed of cauliflower rice
(ideal for keto or low carb diet) or rice with a
salad and dinner is done. Hint, if you make rice
(or cauliflower rice) in the Instant Pot, this
crockpot chicken dinner gets crazy easy.

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INGREDIENTS LIST FOR THE CROCK-POT

BUTTER CHICKEN THIGHS
6-8 boneless chicken thighs, skinless or
with skin
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon crushed red chili pepper
flakes, or Cayenne (optional)
1/2 teaspoon paprika
4 garlic cloves, sliced or minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 stick butter, diced
Zest of half a lemon
Juice of one lemon
1/3 cup low sodium chicken broth
Chopped fresh parsley and lemon slices,
for garnish

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HOW TO MAKE CHICKEN IN THE CROCKPOT

This crockpot chicken thighs recipe is SUPER
easy to make. Simply place the chicken thighs
in the slow cooker. Combine 1/3 cup chicken
broth, lemon juice, and zest. Pour the broth
over the chicken. Season the chicken with
Italian seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder,
paprika, crushed red chili pepper flakes, salt,
and pepper. Top chicken with fresh minced
garlic and diced butter. Cook on High for 3-4
hours.

Once the chicken thighs are cooked, serve the

chicken over white rice, pasta, cauliflower rice,
mashed potatoes, zucchini noodles, or egg
noodles.

If you want a thinner sauce, add about 1/2 to 1

cup of water or chicken broth to the soup
mixture.

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RECIPE TIPS FOR THE CROCKPOT CHICKEN

THIGHS RECIPE
This chicken thighs recipe in the slow
cooker is very accommodating and you can
customize it to your taste. The chicken thighs
is super quick to prep and the delicious garlic
lemon butter herb sauce is to die for! Here are
a few tips to make it even better!

Try cooking the chicken over a bed of

chunky cauliflower florets. This instantly
turns the crockpot chicken thighs recipe
into a one-pot dinner, and the cauliflower
side is packed with flavor since it will soak
up the fat and juices from the chicken
thighs. If you’re not on a Keto or low carb
diet, cook the crockpot chicken thighs over
a bed of baby or new potatoes instead.
If you want to give your crockpot
chicken thighs dinner a zesty touch to
brighten the flavor, add a dash of fresh
lemon juice at the end of cooking.
Make sure to use skinless chicken thighs.
Chicken skin contains fat that will make the
crockpot dish too greasy, especially when
we use butter in the sauce. If you’re not
fond of chicken thighs, go for skinless
chicken breasts instead–They are lean and
shred easily after being slow-cooked!
Shredding chicken meat is also a great
option. Simply remove the cooked chicken
thighs from the crockpot and shred on a
cutting board after removing the bone. Add
chicken back to the crockpot and mix with
the sauce to combine and reheat quickly
before serving the crockpot chicken.

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DIRECTIONS
1. To make this crockpot chicken thighs
recipe: Place chicken thighs at the bottom of
your slow cooker. Combine 1/3 cup chicken
broth, lemon juice, and zest, and pour over
chicken thighs. In a small bowl, combine
Italian seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder,
paprika, crushed red chili pepper flakes, salt,
and pepper. Sprinkle the spice mix over the
chicken thighs. Top with fresh minced garlic
and diced butter.

2. Cover the crockpot and cook the

chicken thighs for 3-4 hours on HIGH or 6-8
hours on LOW.

3. Sprinkle your crockpot chicken thighs

dinner with chopped parsley and garnish with
lemon slices. Serve hot with cauliflower rice,
spiralized zucchini noodles, rice, pasta or
quinoa. Enjoy!

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WHAT TO SERVE WITH THE CROCKPOT CHICKEN

THIGHS?
As said above, cauliflower rice or zucchini
noodles are a great and healthy option,
especially for those on low-carb/keto diets.
This slow cooker chicken thighs recipe is
also awesome on top of regular pasta or rice of
course!

HOW AND HOW LONG TO KEEP THE CROCKPOT

CHICKEN THIGHS LEFTOVER?
This crockpot chicken thigh keeps for up to 3
days in an airtight container. Reheat gently in
the microwave or on the stove, adding one
tablespoon of water to loosen the sauce.
Freeze the crockpot thighs chicken for up to 3
months. We also love to toss the shredded
chicken leftovers with a crisp salad.

WHAT OTHER READERS SAY ABOUT THIS SLOW

COOKER CHICKEN THIGHS RECIPE
“I used breasts & browned them (seasoned
with s&p and oregano); added a can of
chickpeas & bag of frozen cauliflower under
chicken. My guys had theirs over steamed rice
& went back for seconds AND thirds. Super
yummy!” – Jenni

“This one was a big success in our house! My

kids rolled their eyes at me when I said I was
making chicken in the crockpot- but everyone
liked it. We served it with leftover Mexican rice
and steamed broccoli. Great and easy meal.” –
Kelly

“I’ve made this time and time again! Every time

it turns out absolutely delicious and flavorful!
Great recipe. Goes well served on a bed on
steamed white rice. YUM” – Reyna

“I made this with organic chicken breasts,

delicious would definitely make it again. I did
not use the lemon zest, just lemon juice.” –
Brenda

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