Description
Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken Thighs is a delightful, one-pot meal that combines succulent chicken thighs with a creamy sauce enriched by sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and aromatic Italian herbs. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this dish allows you to savor rich flavors without the hassle. Just set your slow cooker and let it transform simple ingredients into an irresistible dinner that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in chicken thighs
- 1 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Pat the chicken thighs dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken skin-side down until golden brown (about 5 minutes), then transfer to the slow cooker.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic and sun-dried tomatoes until fragrant (about 1 minute). Add chicken broth and heavy cream to deglaze.
- Pour the mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker; sprinkle with Italian seasoning and stir gently.
- Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours. About 30 minutes before serving, add Parmesan cheese to melt into the sauce.
- Serve over pasta or rice to soak up the delicious sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 130mg