Description
Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken Thighs is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken, rich garlic, vibrant cherry tomatoes, and creamy cheese, creating a meal bursting with Italian flavor. This easy recipe transforms your weeknight dinners into gourmet experiences, filling your home with an irresistible aroma. Perfect for family gatherings or entertaining friends, serve it over pasta or alongside crusty bread for the ultimate comfort food experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in chicken thighs (skin-on)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tsp dried Italian herbs
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and finely chop the garlic; rinse the cherry tomatoes.
- Optional: Sear chicken thighs in olive oil over medium-high heat until golden brown (about 5 minutes).
- Place chicken thighs in the slow cooker; add cherry tomatoes, minced garlic, herbs, and chicken broth. Top with cream cheese without stirring.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- About 15 minutes before serving, add fresh spinach and let it wilt.
- Serve over pasta or rice, garnished with herbs or Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 405
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 150mg