Description
This Easy Tuscan Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs recipe is a creamy, flavorful dish that is perfect for a comforting dinner. Tender chicken thighs cooked in a rich Tuscan-inspired sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, and spinach, all made conveniently in a slow cooker.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Thighs:
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Tuscan Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (drained and chopped)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups baby spinach
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear chicken thighs until lightly browned.
- Transfer to Slow Cooker: Place chicken in the slow cooker with garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and chicken broth. Cook on low for 5–6 hours or high for 2 1/2–3 hours.
- Add Cream and Cheese: In the last 30 minutes, stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese.
- Finish with Spinach: Add spinach to wilt into the sauce. Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta.
Notes
- You can substitute cream with half-and-half or coconut milk for a lighter option.
- Add mushrooms or white beans for extra texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 630 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg
