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Easy Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs Recipe with Potatoes for Perfect Comfort Meal

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Tender chicken thighs slow cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce with flavorful potatoes, creating a comforting and effortless meal perfect for busy days.

Ingredients

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  • 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 3 pounds / 1.35 kg)
  • 1.5 pounds (700 g) baby potatoes, halved (Yukon gold or red potatoes recommended)
  • 6 tablespoons (85 g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
  • Salt to taste (start with 1 teaspoon)
  • Black pepper to taste (start with 1/2 teaspoon)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional, for tossing potatoes)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Butter Garlic Sauce: In a medium bowl, mix the melted unsalted butter with minced garlic, dried thyme, crushed rosemary, salt, and pepper. Stir well until combined.
  2. Toss Potatoes: In another bowl, toss the halved baby potatoes with olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper to help them cook evenly without sticking.
  3. Layer Potatoes in Slow Cooker: Spread the potatoes evenly across the bottom of the slow cooker to act as a base and soak up the juices.
  4. Prepare Chicken Thighs: Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels to help the skin crisp up slightly. Place the thighs skin-side up on top of the potatoes in the slow cooker.
  5. Pour Butter Garlic Sauce: Drizzle the prepared garlic butter sauce evenly over the chicken thighs. Pour the chicken broth around (not directly on) the chicken to keep the skin from getting soggy.
  6. Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours until the chicken is tender and potatoes are soft but intact.
  7. Final Touches (Optional): For crispier skin, transfer the thighs to a baking sheet and broil in the oven for 2-3 minutes, watching carefully to avoid burning.
  8. If the sauce is too thin, remove chicken and potatoes, stir in 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with water into the slow cooker, and cook on high for 10-15 minutes to thicken.

Notes

Pat chicken dry before cooking to help skin crisp. Layer potatoes at the bottom to soak up juices without becoming mushy. For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with olive oil and chicken broth with vegetable stock. Avoid overcrowding the slow cooker for even cooking. Optional broiling after slow cooking adds crispiness to the skin.

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