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Creamy Crockpot Tuscan Chicken Thighs Recipe Easy Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce

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A rich and velvety slow cooker chicken dish featuring tender chicken thighs simmered in a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce with garlic and herbs. Perfect for cozy dinners with minimal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 pounds / 900 g)
  • 1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed recommended)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream (240 ml)
  • 1 cup chicken broth (240 ml), low sodium preferred
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups fresh spinach (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (blend of oregano, basil, thyme)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (for optional browning)
  • 1/4 cup white wine (60 ml) or extra broth (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  2. Optional: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the chicken thighs skin-side down for about 4 minutes until golden and crisp, then flip and cook another 3 minutes. Place seared thighs in the slow cooker.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine minced garlic, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, chicken broth, heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, and white wine if using. Stir well to mix the creamy sauce evenly.
  4. Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken thighs in the slow cooker. Add fresh spinach on top.
  5. Cover and cook on low heat for 4 to 5 hours, or on high for 2 to 3 hours, until chicken is tender and sauce thickens.
  6. Before serving, taste the sauce and adjust salt and pepper as needed. If sauce is too thin, stir in a slurry of 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon cold water and cook on high for another 15 minutes.

Notes

Searing the chicken is optional but adds flavor. Use low heat to prevent sauce curdling. Fresh garlic is preferred for best flavor. Adjust salt carefully due to broth and Parmesan. Spinach can be fresh or frozen. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and Parmesan with nutritional yeast or dairy-free cheese. To thicken sauce, use cornstarch slurry.

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