Juicy Crock Pot Garlic Chicken with Wild Rice
Transform your dinner routine with this Juicy Crock Pot Garlic Chicken with Wild Rice, a one-pot wonder that's bursting with flavor and incredibly easy to prepare. Perfectly seared bone-in chicken thighs are slow-cooked to tender perfection atop a bed of fragrant wild rice, infused with the earthy aroma of garlic, onion, and fresh thyme. The rich chicken broth ensures every bite is moist and flavorful, while a finishing touch of fresh parsley adds a bright, herbaceous note. With just 15 minutes of prep and a hands-off cook time, this comforting dish is ideal for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. Serve this savory and satisfying meal straight from the crock pot for an effortless gourmet experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken thighs (bone-in, skinless)
- 1 cup Wild rice
- 2 cups Low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 4 cloves Garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 piece Onion (medium, diced)
- 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme leaves (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
Season the chicken thighs with salt and black pepper.
Sear the chicken thighs in the skillet for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown, then remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, melt the butter and add the minced garlic and diced onion. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and softened.
Pour the chicken broth into the skillet to deglaze, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Remove from heat.
Rinse the wild rice under cold water and drain.
In the crock pot, add the rinsed wild rice, sautéed garlic and onion mixture, and fresh thyme. Stir to combine.
Place the seared chicken thighs on top of the rice mixture in the crock pot.
Cover the crock pot with its lid and cook on LOW for 3.5-4 hours, or until the chicken is tender and cooked through, and the wild rice is fully cooked.
Once done, carefully fluff the wild rice with a fork and remove the chicken thighs.
Serve the garlic chicken over the cooked wild rice, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1850 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 84.4 g | 108% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.3 g | 136% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 442 mg | 147% | |
| Sodium | 2995 mg | 130% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 145.5 g | 53% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.1 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.6 g | ||
| Protein | 134.0 g | 268% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 107 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 1747 mg | 37% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
