Drop a whole bone-in chicken thigh pack into the slow cooker with 4 other ingredients and get a supper so good your mother-in-law won’t believe it cost under $10

always plan mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles with this recipe. If you want a slightly thicker sauce, simmer it in a saucepan for a few minutes after the chicken is done.

Try a lighter fruit note: Peach preserves can work in place of apricot preserves if that’s what you have in the pantry. The flavor changes a little, but the sweet-savory balance still works really well with chicken thighs.