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Tuscan chicken thighs in slow cooker with a wooden spoon.
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Tuscan Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs

from kristineskitchenblog.com
This Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs recipe is flavorful, comforting and easy to make. It has boneless, skinless chicken thighs, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach and Italian seasonings in a creamy sauce. Serve it with pasta, mashed potatoes or rice and a green vegetable for a delicious dinner that the whole family will love.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 301kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs about 6 thighs
  • ½ cup chopped shallots
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
  • cup heavy cream or coconut milk
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 3 cups fresh spinach chopped
  • grated Parmesan cheese optional, for serving

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet on the stove over medium-high heat. When the pan is hot, add the chicken thighs. Sprinkle with some salt and pepper. Brown the chicken on both sides, 2-4 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to the slow cooker.
  • Reduce the heat to medium and add the shallots to the pan. Sauté, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Add the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
  • Pour the chicken broth into the pan and cook for 1 minute, gently scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Turn off the heat.
  • Transfer the contents of the pan to the slow cooker.
  • Add the Italian seasoning, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper and sun-dried tomatoes to the slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on high heat for 2-2.5 hours or low for 4-5 hours, until chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165° F.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the cream and cornstarch. Stir it into the slow cooker, along with the spinach. Cook for 5-10 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly.
  • Taste and season with additional salt and pepper, if needed. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

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Notes

  • You can substitute 1/2 cup chopped sweet yellow onion for the shallots.
  • If you like a lot of sauce, increase the chicken broth to 1 1/2 cups and the heavy cream to 1/2 cup. Use 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 3 cloves garlic.
  • You can substitute coconut milk for the heavy cream for a dairy-free recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 301kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 159mg | Sodium: 271mg | Potassium: 890mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1724IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 3mg
Nutrition information is only an estimate.
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