Try these 5 outstanding chicken thigh recipes for your slow cooker

It’s no secret that chicken is one of the shining star ingredients in the slow cooker recipe world—but when it comes to producing the most tender, juicy chicken dishes in your slow cooker, using chicken thighs is always a winning choice! Chicken thighs are made up of a darker meat than chicken breasts, and are even more fantastic for absorbing flavor and tenderizing over long, slow cooks (hint, hint!). Chicken thighs are not only the perfect ingredient for both your slow cooker and your dinner table, they're also some of the most budget-friendly proteins out there!

Try out these 5 amazing, melt-in-your-mouth chicken thigh recipes for your slow cooker and enjoy!

When a recipe title includes a list of delicious meat, fantastic cheese, wonderful potatoes and yummy garlic—we know that it’s time to pay attention. This recipe for Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Potatoes from Damn Delicious is one of those recipes that you can make every day of the week and never get tired of. Moist chicken thighs are placed in the slow cooker where they absorb the incredible flavors of garlic and parmesan. The addition of wholesome potatoes makes this meal as filling as it is delicious—leaving you with the dinner of your dreams!

Of her choice to use chicken thighs, Chungah adds, “Sure, chicken breast can be substituted but I found that bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs are best here, especially with that initial sear to really let the flavors seep in and caramelize.”

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This recipe for Mediterranean Chicken from Fit Slow Cooker Queen calls for tender chicken thighs and yummy, flavorful vegetables to create a dinner that is both simple to prepare and unbelievably delicious (and healthy!). Cherry tomatoes and garbanzo beans add a wonderful depth to this feisty dish as they stew together with the incredible natural flavors of chicken and spices. This is a recipe that is definitely not to be missed!

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3. CHICKEN WITH CREAMY LEMON SAUCE

For a summer dish that is as bright and fresh as it is satisfying, it doesn’t get any better than this outstanding recipe for Chicken with Creamy Lemon Sauce from Slow Cooker Gourmet. Zingy hints of fresh lemon are perfectly balanced with a dash of cream and mustard to produce the perfect dinner to highlight a season for celebration. This recipe is sure to leave you licking your plates!

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4. HONEY MUSTARD CHICKEN

Honey and Mustard—two ingredients that pair so perfectly together, it’s a wonder how we even manage to enjoy one without the other. Tangy mustard and sweet honey create this outstanding marinade in this recipe for Honey Mustard Chicken from Skinny Ms. When you have ingredients that work together this harmoniously, along with the unbeatable tenderness of perfectly cooked chicken thighs, you know that you’re in for a treat!

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We love a brilliant sweet and sour chicken, but sometimes we would prefer a lighter alternative than the classically battered and deep-fried take-out dish. This recipe for Pineapple Chicken from Damn Delicious is the perfect balance of sweet, sour, savory, and stupendous! Not only is this recipe mouth-wateringly good, but it is absolutely stunning, and perfect to prepare for an easy evening in with the family or as an exciting addition to the neighborhood barbecue.

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