Chicken Thighs with Sausage

By Addie

Whether you’re serving your family or special guests, this comforting entree hits the spot on cold winter nights. —Joanna Iovino, Kings Park, New York

Ingredients

• 2 medium carrots, chopped
• 2 celery ribs, chopped
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 8 bone-in chicken thighs (about 3 pounds), skin removed
• 1 package (14 ounces) smoked turkey sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon Louisiana-style hot sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 teaspoon browning sauce, optional

Preparation

Step 1

In a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the carrots, celery and onion. Top with chicken and sausage.


In a small bowl, combine the ketchup, garlic, hot sauce, seasonings and, if desired, browning sauce. Spoon over meats. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until chicken is tender. Yield: 8 servings
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REVIEWS:

I used Italian sausage...nixed the allspice, used fennel seed. Excellent dinner for family or company. I made roasted potatoes as a side dish, and made a chicken potato salad with the leftovers.

I thought the spices were much too strong, no one in my family liked it.

Excellent flavor combination. My family thought it was great. I made it in the oven instead of a crock pot, with the same tender results.

Excellent flavor. My family thought it was great.

This was a big hit with my husband. The chicken is so flavorful and tender. I did double the sausage the second time I made it, that way there was enough sausage to mix with every bite of chicken. Delicious!

My whole family loved it! The chicken is so tender and flavorful. I did use a few more chicken thighs and it barely served 6 adults (3 males).

I made this for a crowd and it was a hit!

We put this as in the top ten all time favorite dishes, it's great! I did thicken the sauce with a little corn starch and added a tbsp of tomato paste at the end though.