Description
This Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken Thighs recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make Italian-inspired dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends. Tender chicken thighs are slow-cooked with aromatic herbs, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach in a creamy sauce, resulting in a flavorful and comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs (about 2–2.5 lbs)
- 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Step: Start by seasoning your chicken thighs generously with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Step: Heat a tablespoon of oil in a skillet and quickly brown the chicken thighs.
- Step: Transfer the chicken to your slow cooker and add minced garlic, sliced onions, and sun-dried tomatoes.
- Step: Pour in some chicken broth, just enough to cover the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Step: Set your slow cooker to low and cook for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Step: About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the heavy cream and fresh spinach.
Notes
Pro tip: For an extra crispy skin, place the cooked chicken thighs under the broiler for 2-3 minutes before serving. Watch them closely to avoid burning!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh with sauce
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker Recipes, Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken Thighs, Tuscan Chicken Thighs