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Creamy Never-Dry Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken Thighs

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A rich and velvety slow cooker chicken thigh recipe with garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and creamy sauce that stays juicy and never dry. Perfect for an easy, comforting dinner with Tuscan flair.

Ingredients

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  • 3 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (optional, for browning)
  • 4 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (oil-packed preferred)
  • 1 cup (240 ml) low sodium chicken broth
  • 3/4 cup (180 ml) heavy cream
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (blend of dried basil, oregano, and thyme)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat dry 3 pounds of bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs with paper towels. Season generously with salt, pepper, and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning.
  2. Optional: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown chicken thighs skin side down for 4-5 minutes until golden and crisp, then flip and brown the other side for 3 minutes. Transfer to slow cooker.
  3. In the same skillet, lower heat to medium. Add minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Pour in chicken broth and scrape browned bits from the pan. Simmer for 2 minutes.
  4. Pour the garlic-tomato broth mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker. If skipping browning, add garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and broth directly to the slow cooker with chicken.
  5. Cook on low for 4-6 hours until chicken is tender and flavors meld.
  6. About 30 minutes before serving, stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese gently. Replace lid and cook on low for remaining time.
  7. Five minutes before serving, stir in chopped fresh spinach and red pepper flakes if using. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Serve warm over mashed potatoes, pasta, rice, or with crusty bread.

Notes

Brown chicken skin for extra flavor and crispness but can be skipped. Add cream only in the last 30 minutes to prevent curdling. If sauce is thin, remove chicken and simmer sauce on stovetop to thicken before adding cream. Use bone-in, skin-on thighs for juicier meat. Leftovers store well in fridge up to 3 days and freeze up to 2 months. Reheat gently with broth or cream to restore sauce consistency.

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