On hectic weeknights, this slow cooker chicken is exactly the kind of dinner that saves me. You use an economical family pack of bone-in chicken thighs, add just four pantry-friendly ingredients, and let the slow cooker do the heavy lifting until the meat is tender enough to practically slide off the bone. It has that cozy, old-school comfort food feel that tastes like you fussed all afternoon, even though the prep is barely more than opening a few packages and pouring everything in.
Serve these fall-apart chicken thighs over mashed potatoes, rice, or buttered egg noodles so none of the savory sauce goes to waste. I also like adding a simple green side like steamed green beans, roasted broccoli, or a crisp salad to balance the richness, and warm dinner rolls are perfect for soaking up every bit of the juices.
Slow Cooker 5-Ingredient Fall-Apart Chicken Thighs
Servings: 6
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