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Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

Delicious slow-cooked chicken thighs with a medley of vegetables and herbs.


Ingredients

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  • 900 g Chicken thighs (Bone in)
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 200 g Onions (Peeled and chopped into chunks)
  • 4 Cloves of garlic
  • 400 g Tinned tomatoes
  • 100 g Tomato paste or puree
  • 250 g Mushrooms (Chopped into medium chunks)
  • 250 g Carrots (Peeled and chopped into chunks)
  • 75 g Olives (Drained and chopped a little)
  • 1 tbsp Dried oregano
  • 2 tbsp Sundried tomato paste
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 30 g Fresh basil

Instructions

  1. Brown your chicken first in a frying pan with hot oil (or in your slow cooker if it’s suitable for browning).
  2. Add everything except your basil into the slow cooker and cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours or LOW for 4-6 hours.
  3. Garnish with fresh basil and serve with your chosen side dish.

Notes

  • If you have sundried tomato paste, use it for added flavor; don’t worry if you’d prefer not to buy a whole tube.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg
  • Fat: 25 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 30 g
  • Fiber: 6 g
  • Protein: 30 g
  • Cholesterol: 120 mg