Food and Recipes Meat Chicken Slow-Cooker Chicken Thigh Recipes By Mary Alice Russell Mary Alice Russell Mary Alice Russell is a Southern Living fellow who is starting her career in lifestyle journalism. Primarily focused on social media and digital production, Mary Alice is excited to hone her skills and dedicate her professional life to beautiful things, from homes to hearts.A recent graduate of Washington and Lee University, Mary Alice majored in journalism and art history. At W&L, she was co-editor-in-chief of her school paper, The Ring-tum Phi, with her best friend and interned for The Welcome Home Podcast. Now based in Birmingham, Alabama, Mary Alice is a Virginia native who is proud to hail from the land of ham and peanuts. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Published on March 26, 2023 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Jennifer Davick We love using the slow cooker to pull together easy dinners that we don’t have to think twice about, You can make meals that are worthy of a potluck as well as a dish that is elegant enough to serve for a dinner party in the same appliance. It’s all about the recipe, and we have a whole bunch that use our favorite part of the chicken: the thigh. Chicken thighs are wonderful because there's a whole lot of flavor potential in this one small piece of meat. It adds depth to soups, tastes delicious smothered in apricot jam or dry rubbed, and the versatility of a chicken thigh makes it a prized pick. Pair your slow cooker chicken thigh with a side of veggies, pasta, or a side salad and turn it into a meal that will get your family through multiple nights. 01 of 12 White Chicken Chili Hector Manuel Sanchez A favorite Southern Living recipe, Chicken Chili is a staple in kitchens across the South, but what gives this recipe such rich flavor is chicken thighs. The dark meat just lends itself to making the most delicious soup. 02 of 12 Slow-Cooker Salsa Chicken Caitlin Bensel Just five ingredients and a sprinkle of salt and pepper make this Slow-Cooker Salsa Chicken oh-so-easy and delicious. Turn this dish into quesadillas or enchiladas. 03 of 12 Creamy Slow-Cooker Tarragon Chicken Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis In just three steps and a little over three hours, this restaurant-worthy dish comes together. Pair this chicken with egg noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes. 04 of 12 Chicken and Cornbread Dumplings Iain Bagwell We all love Chicken And Dumplings, but this version uses a cornbread dumpling that makes it particularly delicious. The best part? It all comes together in the slow cooker. 05 of 12 Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs With Carrots and Potatoes Jennifer Davick This recipe gets a good amount of flavor from using bone-in chicken thighs. Some white wine or chicken broth also adds a good depth to the dish. 06 of 12 Slow-cooked Barbecued Chicken Sandwiches Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Mary Clayton Carl For the ultimate barbecue sandwich, serve this on a slice of cornbread and top with coleslaw and pickled onions. 07 of 12 Lemon Chicken Soup Hector Manuel Sanchez The best thing for a cold, rainy night is a good bowl of soup. The zing of lemon zest makes this soup an original. 08 of 12 Skillet Chicken Pot Pie with Leeks and Mushrooms Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Torie Cox; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke You've had Chicken Pot Pie, but have you ever had one baked in your beloved skillet? This technique makes for a pretty presentation. 09 of 12 Rosemary-Garlic Chicken Quarters Hector Sanchez Looking for something to serve at a dinner party, then you should try this chicken dish. The secret that makes this recipe so good is that before the chicken goes into the slow cooker, you brown it to add an extra depth of flavor. 10 of 12 Slow-Cooker Green Chile Posole Alison Miksch This fragrant, warming dish is just the kick you need to set your night off on the right foot. Add some hominy in the last 30 minutes of bake time. 11 of 12 Slow-cooked Barbecued Chicken Becky Luigart-Stayner Barbecue chicken is always a hit, but this version baked in a Cola soft drink and bourbon sauce is sure to please. Place the chicken on a serving platter and discard of the lemons for a pretty presentation. 12 of 12 Honey-Apricot-Glazed Chicken Iain Bagwell The secret ingredient to this recipes is an apricot brandy, which adds a depth of flavor. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit