Slow Cooker Turkey Bacon and Cabbage Chicken ThighsIngredients:6 bone in skin on chicken thighs6 slices Turkey Bacon chopped1 medium head green cabbage chopped1 medium yellow onion sliced4 cloves garlic minced1 1/2 cups chicken broth1 tablespoon butter or olive oil1 teaspoon smoked paprika1 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon onion powder1/2 teaspoon black pepper1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optionalDirections:Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the chopped Turkey Bacon until lightly crispRemove the Turkey Bacon from the skillet and set asideAdd the butter or olive oil to the skillet if neededPat the chicken thighs dry and season both sides with smoked paprika dried thyme onion powder black pepper and a little saltPlace the chicken thighs skin side down in the hot skilletBrown the chicken for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden without cooking it completely throughPlace the chopped cabbage and sliced onion in the bottom of the slow cookerAdd the minced garlic and sprinkle the cooked Turkey Bacon evenly over the vegetablesPour the chicken broth and Worcestershire sauce over the cabbage mixtureArrange the browned chicken thighs on top of the cabbage mixture with the skin side facing upPour any remaining chicken juices from the skillet into the slow cookerCover the slow cooker securely with the lidCook on low for 5 to 6 hours or on high for 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 hours until the chicken is completely cooked and tenderCheck that the thickest part of each chicken thigh reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees FahrenheitDuring the final 10 to 15 minutes of cooking drizzle the apple cider vinegar over the cabbageGently stir the cabbage and vegetables without disturbing the chicken thighs too muchTaste the cabbage mixture and adjust the salt and black pepper as neededFor crispier chicken skin transfer the cooked chicken thighs to a baking sheet and broil for 2 to 3 minutes until the skin becomes crispReturn the chicken to the cabbage mixture if desiredSprinkle with chopped fresh parsleyServe hot with the cabbage Turkey Bacon and flavorful cooking juicesPrep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 6 hours | Total Time: 6 hours 20 minutesKcal: 430 | Servings: 6
Slow Cooker Turkey Bacon and Cabbage
