Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Tuscany with this Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken recipe. Tender chicken thighs cooked in a creamy, Parmesan-laced sauce with sundried tomatoes and spinach, all made effortlessly in your slow cooker.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs (trimmed of excess fat)
Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Additional Ingredients:
- 6 large cloves fresh garlic (peeled and crushed)
- 1/2 cup sliced sundried tomatoes (drained)
- 1/4 cup chicken stock
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup freshly-grated Parmesan cheese (plus more for serving)
- 3 cups baby spinach leaves (coarsely chopped)
Garnish:
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Drizzle the oil in the slow cooker, add chicken, season with Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, garlic, and sundried tomatoes.
- Cook: Cook on LOW for 5-6 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours.
- Finish the Dish: Remove the lid, stir in cream, cheese, and spinach until wilted.
- Serve: Garnish with basil and Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours on LOW or 3 hours on HIGH
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken, Tuscan Chicken Recipe, Slow Cooker Chicken, Creamy Chicken Recipe
