Description
A delightful dish capturing the essence of comfort food with tender chicken and rich garlic sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and brown the chicken thighs on both sides until they develop a golden-brown crust.
- Once browned, transfer the chicken to a slow cooker.
- In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth, thyme, salt, pepper, and lemon juice into the skillet with garlic.
- Stir to combine all the ingredients and create a flavorful sauce.
- Pour the garlic sauce mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker, ensuring it’s well coated.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until the chicken is tender.
- Before serving, garnish the chicken with fresh parsley.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider marinating the chicken thighs in lemon juice and herbs before cooking. If you prefer a thicker sauce, mix a cornstarch slurry and stir it into the sauce during the last hour of cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360-480 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg