Dinner for 6
Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs
Seasoned chicken thighs cook slowly with garlic butter and broth until tender and safely cooked through.
$4.28for 4 servings
$1.07 per serving$4.28 for 4
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The amounts listed are small for a full dinner, so this price per serving is likely low. Plan on a side or a bigger portion.
Photo: primaverakitchen.com
- 250 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanLow-carbBudgetFamilyDinnersSlow cooker
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken thighs, bone-in or boneless$2.29/lb typical | 2.2 lb | $5.01Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 2.75 oz | $0.19Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.42 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepperOlive and cooking oil
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 7 chicken thighs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- salt and black pepper
- 1/2 tsp italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/3 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic
- fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Steps
- Season the chicken thighs with garlic powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat and brown the thighs for 3 minutes per side.
- Place the thighs in a 6-quart slow cooker and pour the chicken broth around them.
- Add butter and minced garlic, cover, and cook on low for 4 hours.
- Check that the thickest thigh reaches 165 F, then rest the chicken for 5 minutes before adding parsley.
Swaps
- Chicken thighs, bone-in or boneless for Chicken breast, bonelessabout $1.20/lb more at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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