10+ Best Slow Cooker Chicken Thigh Recipes - Make This Restaurant-Worthy Chicken

1. The Magic of Chicken Thighs

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2. Honey Garlic Glazed

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3. Crockpot BBQ Chicken

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4. Lemon Herb Chicken

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5. Creamy Tuscan Chicken

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6. Moroccan Chicken Tagine

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7. Spicy Buffalo Chicken

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8. Coconut Curry Chicken

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9. Salsa Verde Chicken

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10. Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie

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11. Dump-and-Go Chicken Chili

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