Crockpot 4-Ingredient Chicken Thighs
If you’re looking for an easy dinner that practically cooks itself, this slow cooker chicken recipe is about to become your new favorite
Just toss bone-in chicken thighs into the crockpot with 3 simple ingredients, head to work, and come home to the most tender, flavorful dinner ever
The chicken turns incredibly juicy while the sweet and smoky sauce slowly cooks into pure comfort food perfection. Minimal effort, maximum flavor!
Ingredients
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/2 cup honey
Instructions
- Arrange the chicken thighs in the bottom of your slow cooker.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the BBQ sauce, honey, and ranch seasoning mix until smooth.
- Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken, making sure every piece is coated well.
- Cover with the lid and cook:
- on LOW for 6–7 hours
- or on HIGH for 3–4 hours
- Once the chicken is fully cooked and fall-apart tender, spoon the extra sauce from the crockpot over the top before serving.
Serving Ideas
This chicken pairs perfectly with:
- Creamy mashed potatoes
- Steamed rice
- Roasted vegetables
- Buttered noodles
- Warm bread to soak up all that delicious sauce
Tips
- For thicker sauce, leave the lid slightly open during the last 20 minutes of cooking.
- Add minced garlic or red pepper flakes for extra flavor and heat
- Bone-in chicken thighs stay extra juicy and tender in the slow cooker.
- Leftovers taste even better the next day!
This is one of those “dump-and-go” crockpot meals the whole family will ask for again and again