Description
A flavorful chicken dish made in a crockpot, perfect for busy weeknights with minimal hands-on time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 to 3 pounds skinless chicken (breasts or thighs)
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 diced onion
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup crushed tomatoes (or 1 cup diced tomatoes)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1–2 tablespoons cornstarch (optional for thickening)
- 2 tablespoons cold water (optional for thickening)
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Sear the chicken in a hot skillet for 2–3 minutes per side.
- Transfer the chicken to a 6-quart crockpot.
- Add diced onion, minced garlic, chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, thyme, and paprika to the crockpot.
- Cook on low for 7–8 hours or on high for 4 hours until chicken reaches 165°F.
- In the last 10 minutes, thicken sauce with a cornstarch slurry if desired.
Notes
Searing the chicken adds flavor. Adjust cooking time depending on chicken parts used. This dish is great for meal prep and leftovers.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 240
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6–8 oz cooked chicken per person
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg