Slow Cooker Chicken and Leeks Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6-8 hours
Total Time: 6-8 hours 15 minutes

This Slow Cooker Chicken and Leeks Recipe is a simple and flavorful dish that requires minimal effort. The chicken becomes tender and juicy while the leeks add a subtle sweetness, making it a perfect meal for busy days.

Using a crockpot allows the flavors to meld beautifully over time, resulting in a comforting dish that can be served with rice or crusty bread.

Easy Crockpot Chicken and Leeks Recipe

This recipe features chicken thighs slow-cooked with leeks, garlic, and herbs in a savory broth. It takes about 6-8 hours in the slow cooker and serves 4 people.

Ingredients

4 chicken thighs, skinless and boneless
2 large leeks, cleaned and sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt, adjust to taste
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Prep the Ingredients: Clean and slice the leeks, and mince the garlic.
Sear the Chicken: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper, then sear them for 3-4 minutes on each side until browned.
Combine in Slow Cooker: Place the sliced leeks and minced garlic in the slow cooker. Add the seared chicken thighs on top, then pour in the chicken broth and sprinkle with thyme.

Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve hot with rice or bread.