Slow Cooker Hurry Chicken
This Slow Cooker Hurry Chicken is a sweet and tangy, super easy, and inexpensive crock pot chicken dish made with pantry staples!
Servings: 4 (2 chicken pieces per serving)
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 1 packet onion soup mix
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- cracked red pepper flakes , to taste
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 8 pieces bone-in chicken legs or thighs (about 2 & 1/2 pounds total) - see note
- 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- mashed potatoes , for serving
Instructions
- Coat a 5-6 quart slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, combine the brown sugar, ketchup, chicken broth, onion soup mix, salt, pepper, and a sprinkle of cracked red pepper flakes.
- Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high. Season chicken with a little salt and pepper; sauté for about 3 minutes per side, until they have a golden crust. Transfer to slow cooker along with the sauce mixture.
- Cook on low for 7 to 8 hours (or until an instant read thermometer reads 165F in the thickest part.)
- To thicken the sauce and make a glaze for the chicken, transfer the sauce to a small pot on the stovetop. Whisk together the cornstarch and water. Bring the sauce to a bubble and stir in the cornstarch mixture. Simmer for a minute or so until thickened.
- Serve chicken over mashed potatoes or rice with some of the sauce and enjoy!
Notes
Boneless thighs or breasts can be used instead, but the cooking time should be cut in half or until an internal temperature reaches 165F.
Nutrition
Calories: 580kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 1128mg | Potassium: 547mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 304IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 2mg