German Style Chicken Thighs



1 27- to 28-oz. can sauerkraut, rinsed and drained
2 10.75-oz. cans condensed cream of potato soup
1/2 cup water
2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1-1/2 tsp. dried thyme, crushed
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
12 bone-in chicken thighs, skinned (3-1/2 to 4 pounds)
Hot cooked spaetzle or wide noodles
Snipped fresh parsley (optional)

1. In a 6-quart slow cooker, combine sauerkraut, potato soup, water, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper. Add chicken, stirring to coat.
2. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 7 to 8 hours or on high-heat setting for 3-1/2 to 4 hours.
3. Using a slotted spoon, remove chicken from slow cooker. Remove meat from bones; discard bones. Using two forks, shred chicken; return shredded chicken to cooker.
4. Serve chicken and sauce over hot cooked spaetzle. If desired, sprinkle each serving with parsley.

Makes 6 servings