This easy Whole 30 Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs recipe also features butternut squash and spinach. It doesn't get much easier than this Whole 30 crockpot chicken. Whole 30 is a stricter form of the Paleo diet, in case you are not familiar.
Whole 30 Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs Recipe
Whole 30 Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs with Butternut Squash and Spinach is a hearty, well-rounded, Whole 30 compliant meal. The butternut squash adds both a subtle vegetal sweetness and richness to the dish and the spinach adds color, moisture and flavor, not to mention being a great source of iron, and is a great Paleo and Whole 30 compliant swap for potatoes. The chicken thighs provide ample protein and just enough fat for the dish and are fork tender. This less expensive cut of chicken also makes it easier to budget for organic. The Paleo Slow Cooker chicken thighs are simply seasoned with garlic, herbs and sea salt, the flavors of the main ingredients themselves do the rest of the work.
Whole 30 Diet Plan Meals
Following a Whole 30 diet meal plan requires you to cut out dairy, sugars, processed foods, legumes and grains. This does not need to be as daunting as it seems. As this slow cooker chicken thighs recipe shows simple meals can be both hearty and tasty.
To help those striving to succeed on Whole 30, I've compiled a few recipe collections tailored for the diet.
- Whole 30 Meal Ideas to Rock the Whole 30 Diet Plan!
- Whole 30 Snacks Recipes to Stay On-Track with Your Whole 30 Diet Plan
- Whole 30 Slow Cooker Recipes
Here is a quick video of this Whole 30 Chicken Thighs Recipe going into the crock pot.
Not so worried about the diet, but have chicken thighs on hand, try my slow cooker bone-in chicken thighs with potatoes and carrots.
Whole 30 Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs with Butternut Squash and Spinach
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 ½ lbs peeled chopped butternut squash
- 1 tbs minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon thyme leaves
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 15 oz can organic fire roasted crushed tomatoes
- 16 oz bag of frozen spinach leaves
- 2 bay leaves
Instructions
- Place ingredients in slow cooker, in order listed.
- Set the slow cooker to high. Stir after 1 to 1 ½ hours, then leave alone and allow to cook another 5-6 hours.
Nutrition
Helene says
My mum used to make me something similar. Memories are coming back with your dish.
Jenn says
Helloooo comfort food! Love this easy peasy dinner recipe!
Christina Lozano says
Do you have an instant pot conversion?
Robin Gagnon says
No sorry, I haven't used my Instant Pot much yet.
Nita says
Any chance you have an InstaPot conversion?
Robin Gagnon says
Sorry I haven't made this one in the Instant Pot yet.
Janet says
Am I understanding the instructions correctly, to cook the boneless chicken on high for 6 to 7 1/2 hours?
Robin Gagnon says
Yes, that is how I made it. I expect reducing the heat after the initial hour would work out just as well.
Emily says
Could I use fresh spinach instead of frozen? Thanks!
Robin Gagnon says
Sure... you'll need a big package since it shrivels down.
Katherine says
Lovely recipe - so simple yet extremely tasty! Thank you!
Robin Gagnon says
Thanks. this is one of the most popular slow cooker recipes on the site.
Robin says
I would have given 5 stars - it looks great - but I can't find the actual recipe or even the ingredients list and cooking instructions anywhere on this page today... I'd love to try it if anyone can help me out with those details. <3
Robin Gagnon says
I had a database crash this afternoon, it temporarily wiped out my recipe cards. They are back up.
Jennie says
Does this freeze okay?
Robin Gagnon says
It will just become more stew like when reheating as the squash will soften up more.