35 Chicken Thigh Recipes for the Slow Cooker

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35 Chicken Thigh Recipes for the Slow Cooker1/34 Huli Huli Chicken 156 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Huli Huli Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I lived in Hawaii, I got this recipe for chicken marinated in a ginger-soy sauce from a friend. Huli means “turn” in Hawaiian and refers to turning the meat on the grill. —Sharon Boling, San Diego, California Nutrition Facts: 2 chicken thighs: 391 calories, 16g fat (5g saturated fat), 151mg cholesterol, 651mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 0 fiber), 43g

Moist and tender chicken thighs make a delicious hot entree for winter months

protein. 2/34 Corsican Chicken 6 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Corsican Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 50 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Moist and tender chicken thighs make a delicious hot entree for winter months. Just add a salad and a lemon dessert. I set the table with warm, sunny Mediterranean shades and patterns that look gorgeous with this colorful meal. —Mary Bergfeld, Eugene, Oregon Nutrition Facts: 3 ounces cooked chicken with 3 tablespoons olive mixture: 287 calories, 16g fat (5g saturated fat), 89mg cholesterol, 808mg sodium,

8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 23g protein

8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 23g protein. 3/34 Blackberry Sriracha Chicken Sliders 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 4 hours 20 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Dump everything in a slow cooker and then watch these spicy-sweet sliders become an instant party-time classic. —Julie Peterson, Crofton, Maryland. Looking for more recipes? Here’s our favorite slow-cooker chicken legs recipe that you’ll love. Nutrition Facts: 1 slider: 352 calories, 14g fat (3g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 413mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 1g fiber), 21g protein. 4/34 Thai Chicken Thighs 19 Reviews Test Kitchen

Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1 fat, 1/2 starch

Approved Thai Chicken Thighs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 5 hours 25 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These very tender and moist chicken thighs come with a tangy peanut butter sauce that is irresistible. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 chicken thigh with 1/4 cup sauce (calculated without rice): 261 calories, 15g fat (4g saturated fat), 87mg cholesterol, 350mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1 fat, 1/2 starch. 5/34 Slow Cooker Chicken Stew 25 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved

—Angela Buchanan, Longmont, Colorado

Total Time 6 hours 15 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I like to sprinkle chicken stew with toasted almonds or cashews and serve with hot couscous. Flavored with cinnamon and a touch of sweetness from the apricots, this pretty dish will stand apart from the rest at potlucks, too! —Angela Buchanan, Longmont, Colorado. If you want to try more, check out our favorite slow-cooker chicken recipes. Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 279 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 87mg cholesterol, 497mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 3g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat,

1 vegetable, 1 fruit

1 vegetable, 1 fruit. 6/34 Moroccan Chicken Tagine Pockets 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Moroccan Chicken Tagine Pockets Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 5 hours 20 min Servings 14 mini sandwiches Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I enjoy shredded chicken dishes, pita sandwiches and Moroccan seasonings. The addition of the carrot salad laced pomegranate seeds and with dates lends an extra punch and crunch. Mini flour tortillas can be substituted for pitas. —Arlene Erlbach, Morton Grove, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 164 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol, 194mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (7g

sugars, 1g fiber), 11g protein

sugars, 1g fiber), 11g protein. 7/34 Squash & Chicken Stew 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Squash & Chicken Stew Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 15 min Servings 5 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We created a satisfying stew that’s nutritious, loaded with flavor and family-friendly. Slowly simmer chicken thighs with stewed tomatoes, butternut squash, green peppers and onion for meal-in-one convenience. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 384 calories, 14g fat (4g saturated fat), 121mg cholesterol, 867mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 7g fiber), 37g protein. 8/34 Easy Slow-Cooker

I thought a Granny Smith apple might give the dish an extra kick—and it does

Chicken Ropa Vieja 4 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 5 hours 20 min Servings 6 Servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When discussing various methods of cooking ropas, a friend of mine told me her sister adds apple juice. I thought a Granny Smith apple might give the dish an extra kick—and it does. The ropas may also be served with hominy or tortillas, but I think the plantains add a special touch. —Arlene Erlbach, Morton Grove, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 387 calories, 16g fat (7g saturated fat), 96mg cholesterol, 1428mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate

(20g sugars, 4g fiber), 23g protein

(20g sugars, 4g fiber), 23g protein. 9/34 Filipino Chicken Adobo 32 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Filipino Chicken Adobo Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My mom always makes her saucy chicken adobo recipe when I come home to visit. I think it’s even better the next day as leftovers —she says it’s because of the vinegar. — Michael Moya, New York, New York Nutrition Facts: 3 ounces cooked chicken: 234 calories, 15g fat (4g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 1315mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber),

22g protein

22g protein. 10/34 Slow Cooker Cassoulet with Crumb Topping Test Kitchen Approved Slow Cooker Cassoulet with Crumb Topping Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 7 hours 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Classically inspired, this dish is loaded with chicken thighs, pork and smoked sausage. Tomatoes, beans and wine round out the hearty French stew, and bread crumbs thicken it slightly. —Marie Rizzio, Interlochen, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 482 calories, 22g fat (7g saturated fat), 129mg cholesterol, 802mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 6g fiber), 40g protein. 11/34 Slow-Simmered Chicken with

Capers, golden raisins and fresh basil give this dish a sweetly savory flavor

Raisins, Capers and Basil Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Simmered Chicken with Raisins, Capers and Basil Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 25 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Capers, golden raisins and fresh basil give this dish a sweetly savory flavor. And what’s better than that? The kids LOVE it. —Nadine Mesch, Mount Healthy, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 250 calories, 12g fat (3g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 494mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 2g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1 fat, 1/2 starch. 12/34 Chicken Stew

One whiff and my family heads to the kitchen to see if it’s ready

with Gnocchi 15 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Chicken Stew with Gnocchi Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 55 min Servings 8 servings (3 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My chicken stew makes the house smell wonderful as it gently bubbles in the slow cooker. One whiff and my family heads to the kitchen to see if it’s ready. —Marge Drake, Juniata, Nebraska Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 405 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 92mg cholesterol, 922mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 5g fiber), 29g protein. 13/34 Slow-Cooked Chicken Marbella 2 Reviews

14/34 Saucy BBQ Chicken Thighs 5 Reviews Saucy BBQ Chicken Thighs Recipe photo

Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooked Chicken Marbella Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe is sweet, briny, savory and herbal, and it packs a big punch of garlic. The Mediterranean flavors make me think of dinner on the patio with family or friends. — Beth Jacobson, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 372 calories, 18g fat (3g saturated fat), 87mg cholesterol, 845mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 2g fiber), 25g protein. 14/34 Saucy BBQ Chicken Thighs 5 Reviews Saucy BBQ Chicken Thighs Recipe photo

Barbecued chicken gets a makeover in this recipe

by Taste of Home Total Time 5 hours 15 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Barbecued chicken gets a makeover in this recipe. The combination of ingredients makes for a mellow flavor that tastes more grown up than the original. It’s fantastic over rice, pasta or potatoes. —Sharon Fritz, Morristown, Tennessee Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 221 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 517mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch. 15/34 Peachy Chicken with Sweet Potatoes 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Peachy Chicken with

To this day, I love, love recipes with peaches

Sweet Potatoes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When my mother was pregnant with me, one of the only things she could eat was home-canned peaches. To this day, I love, love recipes with peaches. This dish is so delicious and fills the house with such wonderful aromas, you’ll hardly be able to wait to make it.—Sandra Bonow, Lewiston, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 2 chicken thighs with 1 cup sweet potato mixture and 1/2 cup sauce: 619 calories, 17g fat (5g saturated fat), 151mg cholesterol,

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