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Crock-Pot Tuscan Garlic Chicken Thighs Recipe – Packed with flavors and so easy to prep! This crockpot chicken thighs recipe makes an easy keto & low carb dinner the family will love. Loaded with fresh garlic, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes and drenched in a creamy parmesan sauce, the dish develops a wonderful aroma when slow cooking with chicken in the crockpot. If you’re looking for a hearty meal to comfort yourself in the cold weather, this slow-cooker Tuscan chicken thighs recipe is your next family favorite!
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Ingredients list for the Crock-Pot Tuscan Garlic Chicken Thighs
- 6 – 8 skinless, bone-in chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup (80ml) chicken broth
- 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon crushed red chili pepper flakes, optional
- Sea salt and fresh cracked black pepper
- 1/2 cup Sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
- 2 cup Spinach (chopped, packed)
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Why you’ll love our Crockpot chicken recipe
There are too many reasons why this slow cooker chicken recipe is a winner, but here are our main three:
- It is packed with flavor from the garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and Parmesan sauce.
- Easy to prepare and cooks in the crockpot for a convenient dinner option.
- Keto and low-carb friendly, perfect for those following a specific diet or lifestyle.
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Directions
1. To prepare your crockpot chicken thighs recipe: heat oil or butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and saute for about a minute, until fragrant.
2. Add the cream and chicken broth. Bring to a gentle simmer, then set heat to low and simmer for about 10 minutes. The sauce should thicken enough to coat the back of a spoon.
3. Meanwhile, place the chicken thighs at the bottom of your CrockPot. Season chicken thighs lightly with Italian seasoning, crushed red chili pepper flakes, sea salt, and black pepper. Top chicken thighs with sun-dried tomatoes.
4. When the cream sauce is ready, lower the heat and whisk in the Parmesan cheese, little by little until smooth. Adjust seasoning for the cream sauce if needed.
5. Pour the cream sauce evenly over the chicken thighs in the CrockPot. Try to get as much sauce as possible on top of the chicken thighs and less on the bottom.
6. Cook your crockpot Tuscan Garlic Chicken thighs for 3-4 hours on HIGH or 6-8 hours on LOW. When cooking time is over, remove gently the chicken thighs from the crockpot and set it aside.
7. Turn the crockpot on HIGH if it isn’t already. Add the chopped spinach to the crockpot and stir for a few minutes, until the spinach wilts.
8. Return the chicken to the slow cooker, and spoon the liquid, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes on top, or just pour them over the Tuscan chicken when serving. Serve your CrockPot Tuscan Chicken thighs over zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice, or rice, couscous, or pasta for non-Keto. This crockpot chicken thighs recipe is Keto and low-carb diet-friendly. Enjoy! ❤️
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Cooking tips for the Tuscan crock-pot chicken thighs recipe
This crockpot chicken thighs recipe is an easy “dump and go” slow cooker recipe that is so good you’ll be 100% addicted to it! Here are a few tips and tweaks to make the most of this recipe:
- Cooking garlic, cream, broth, and parmesan in the pan ensures the cream is well infused with garlic and stays smooth. If you don’t want to prepare the cream sauce on the side, you can put everything into the Crock-pot with chicken thighs and give it a quick stir before cooking.
- We recommend using skinless chicken thighs as they will render less fat. You can use chicken breasts instead, but we found out the meat comes out a little less flavorful than chicken thighs for this slow-cooker chicken thighs recipe.
- For a deeper flavor, you can sear the chicken thighs in a hot skillet on only one side, then transfer to the pre-heated slow-cooker and follow with the recipe.
How and how long to keep the crockpot chicken thighs leftovers?
This Tuscan crockpot chicken recipe will keep for 3 days in an airtight container in your refrigerator. You can also freeze for up to 3 months. Let thaw in the fridge and reheat gently in a pan, covered, or in the microwave, with a dash of water to loosen the sauce.
Can we use frozen chicken thighs in the crockpot?
Yes, you will need to slow-cook on the higher end of the cooking time if you’re using frozen chicken thighs or breasts.
How to make this crockpot chicken recipe dairy-free
For a dairy-free option, swap out the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese with coconut cream and nutritional yeast for a creamy and flavorful sauce.
What other readers say about this Tuscan slow cooker chicken thighs recipe
“I’ve made this and so has my daughter and it’s been delicious both times! We used boneless chicken breasts instead of thighs and just made sure we didn’t slow cook them too long. The flavour is amazing! Restaurant quality for sure!” – Jane
“I also made this with boneless skinless chicken breasts… my husband is super picky but it was a risk I was willing to take…we loved it…definitely worth a repeat” – Denise
“Amazing!!!! Chicken came out super tender! Flavors were incredible! Will definitely be making again!!!” – Anabell
“I have made this several times for dinner parties or my family. Everybody raves about it. I have made it the exact way the recipe calls for.” – Erin
“So simple and flavorful. I made it in my Instapot set on meat for 1:15. I also used boneless/skinless thighs. This recipe will make you look like a genius!” – Perri
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Kate
2024-04-19 10:53:02
Love this recipe! It's in my crockpot right now for tonights dinner, only this time I made more sauce to have with rice for tomorrow. My only problem is I'm suppose to change my diet to Low FODMAP so trying to find substitutes probably wont work :'( Today's dinner is like a "last meal" for me lol.
Auryn
2024-03-30 09:09:40
My fiancé and I are quite literally OBSESSED! We try to control ourselves by only making it every other week, or else it would be a WEEKLY occurrence in our home. Super easy, SUPER delicious and we love being able to change up the side starch to our liking. We've tried rice, roasted potatoes and pasta :) all so delicious thank you for BLESSING our taste buds w this recipe <3
Maria
2024-03-16 13:47:58
I’ve been making this recipe for three years now and it’s still the #1 requested meal from my fiancé! This is one of the only recipes that I follow almost exactly because it’s so good as is!! Sometimes we add mushrooms into it for a lil extra veg :)
Barbara
2024-01-15 17:29:28
This recipe is absolutely delicious. I did not have sun dried tomato so I added 2 tablespoons tomato paste. The chicken was very tender.
Liliana Bernhardt
2024-01-15 10:31:12
This is such a yummy recipe! And so easy to make. Curious if anybody has tried doing it as a freezer meal? I’d like to do some meal prepping for a friend of mine who is having a baby.
Shauna
2023-10-28 17:16:02
Someone asked about tomatoes. The first time I made it I didn't have sun dried so I added can tomatoes and it still tasted great! I intentionally make extra so we take the leftovers and add pasta and make a Tuscan chicken pasta salad for lunches the next day.
Molly
2023-10-28 11:12:22
Hello, I plan to make this this week but would need to double it. Would that work in the one crockpot or should I get a second crockpot?
Zara
2023-10-01 01:29:57
This was so flavourful and delicious! Look forward to making this again
Jeannette
2023-09-19 19:08:30
My daughter is going to love this! Please tell me if you use fresh parmesan cheese or the cheese that comes in a can.I always get grated and shredded confused. Thank you for the answer and for the recipe.
Stephanie
2023-09-15 17:23:53
Delicious!! Kids loved it too.
Shaheen
2023-09-06 13:17:18
This recipe was not only delicious, but so easy to make. Thanks for this delicious recipe.
Joanne
2023-08-03 18:06:24
Omgosh. So delicious! Followed recipe and cooked for 4 hrs on high…bones fell off. It was amazing! Served with mashed potatoes. Thank you!
Debbie
2023-07-29 11:08:22
We love this and have been making it for a couple of years now. So flavorful and tasty!
Sandra
2023-03-26 15:05:25
Great recipe but I personally don't like sun dries tomatoes. What can you use in there place
Kathleen
2023-03-12 14:00:07
Made this lovely recipe several times. Our family raves about it each time. Away from home and no access to a crockpot; can this recipe be made in the oven
Jeanie
2023-02-24 12:15:05
Absolutely delicious! I basically made no changes except for slow cooking it in my Instant Precision Dutch Oven. I slow cooked it for 3.75 hours. (The IPDO only has one slow cook setting and it corresponds most closely to high on slow cookers.) I did use water and Better Than Bouillon instead of chicken broth and had a little more sun-dried tomato (finished the package). The chicken was falling apart and moist. I made the sauce as directed but I think next time I'll sear the chicken first and make the sauce right in the Dutch Oven. I served it over white rice. You need something to soak up the wonderful sauce!
Jessica
2023-02-19 12:56:42
Made this with coconut milk and peas instead of spinach. Tasted really nice, probably wouldn't add additional salt as the Parmesan is plenty salty.
LL
2023-02-04 14:40:56
Oh Myyyyyy Myyyyyy! This chicken dish is beyond delicious! The only thing I did different was to lightly sear the chicken thighs, used the entire jar of sun dried tomatoes and add 1/4 cup white wine to the sauce. I also made the sauce recipe 1 1/2 times. It only took 4 hours on low to cook. I used 8 skinless, bone-in chicken thighs. Leftovers were awesome as well the next day! I served it over Garlic Parmesan Rice. It was all to die for!
Alison Campbell
2022-12-23 22:54:50
I wish I could give this way more stars. All 7 of us including kids and in laws LOVED this beyond words. It is so rich and flavorful, unreal. Served with broccoli, whole wheat pasta for a couple of us and roasted potatoes for everyone else. The sauce was perfect with all of it! I did opt to season both sides of chicken generously and sear on stove top before going into crockpot. Amazing recipe we can’t wait to make again and keep playing with it! Thank you!
Glenda
2022-12-19 19:03:49
Holy mother of God I think I just fell in love 😍. This was absolutely amazing! Cooked for 5 hrs 40 minutes on low and the chicken completely fell apart. It was so flavorful and juicy. I honestly think this might be one of the best things I’ve ever cooked. Thank you so much for the recipe!
Alex
2022-12-11 18:30:15
Christina tried this out tonight! Was AWESOME!! SERVERED over egg noodles.. will make it again.. may ease up just a bit on the red pepper... Worst part... navigating thru all these ads.
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Jennifer
2022-11-02 21:10:15
Very easy, so flavorful, and the chicken just fell apart it was so moist and delicious! My whole family loved it!
Catherine hodgetts
2022-08-12 13:32:01
Easy to follow recipie. This is a family favourite. Had to change it by reducing the amount of chilli flakes but still as yummy
Susan
2022-08-07 13:24:44
I’ve made this recipe in the past and it’s delicious but my husband can’t have heavy cream anymore. What could I substitute for this?
Nancy
2022-07-16 13:19:04
I've made this recipe a few times. I've started adding pasta to the sauce as it cooks so I have a one pot meal. The pasta is coated with the sauce and it is so yummy. Its even better the next day.
Milkio writer
2022-06-29 10:49:20
awesome description. Just loving it.
Jackie
2022-05-17 19:18:00
Wow! Like eating dinner out but at home! Put everything in crockpot ... stirred it every few hours and viola! Amazing results ... did use boneless thighs and they were fine!
Larine
2022-05-11 19:49:31
Omg. This was amazing. So tender and flavorful. My husband kept telling me how good it was. I did use half and half instead of heavy cream and it was still delicious.
Sharmonious
2022-03-27 04:06:33
Simply amazing. I seared the thighs first, as I think it adds depth of flavor. I poured a little broth in the frying pan afterward to get those browned bits up, and then poured them into the slow cooker. I served it with tagliatelle. Definitely plan to make it again, next time for guests.
Kim
2022-03-18 19:49:53
This was amazing. I didn’t use the spinach and I didn’t use crock pot. I baked it on the oven and added sone extra old cheddar, Romano mix and feta. Will definitely be making this again.
Frances
2022-02-08 19:04:38
So good! I didn't add the spinach because I'm not a huge fan of wilted greens, but my whole family loved this. I am about to make this DF with coconut milk for a friends gathering - I'll let y'all know how it goes!
Meghan
2021-12-23 17:31:54
I really enjoyed it! Very easy but very colorful and the right ingredients! I should have used more garlic...I used nowhere near the recipe but was still good
Roxanne
2021-12-07 23:32:37
This was amazing! The chicken just fell of the bones and it was so tender. I wish the sauce had been thicker but honestly this was so good it didn’t matter. I served it over pasta and my family loved it! Next time I might also add some mushrooms.
Deborah
2021-11-05 17:55:05
I loved this so much, my SO called it eye closing delicious. I did a few things different for no other than I confused it with a different recipe. 🤪 I added a diced onion and I used half & half as I had no cream. I also added a 1/4 c of white wine and I added a 7.5 jar of sun dried tomatoes. I put it over garlic mashed potatoes. I usually like to do a recipe exactly for the first time but this was a total accident. It is an easy, delicious restaurant worthy meal that will have everyone impressed. I wish I could add a picture
Carrie
2021-11-01 14:06:18
The flavor of this was wonderful but I’m thinking I need to add more broth or cook less time? I used chicken breast but followed recipe to a T. I cooked on high for 3.5 hours and there was almost no sauce. It was VERY thick and very brown…not at all like the picture. I enjoyed the flavor so will try again maybe on low this time. Any suggestions welcomed.
Ann
2021-09-19 17:32:13
Great recipe! The whole family loved it will definitely make again. Thank you!
MAUREEN
2021-09-18 20:20:13
Delicious! I have made this a couple of times with no changes to the recipe -- a household favorite here.
Nikki
2021-08-01 15:36:58
This recipe turned out AMAZING! The only way anyone could leave a negative review is if they messed something up, lol! I'm saving this for my weekly rotation!
Linda
2021-07-16 10:55:04
Fabulous recipe made it as recipe. My only additions were sautéed fresh mushrooms and a little white wine along with the chicken broth and cream. Served over a little pasta absolutely will make it again.
Magaly
2021-06-30 07:02:12
Absolutely delicious!
Sue
2021-06-03 13:26:50
Just made this for dinner but used chicken breasts instead of thighs (my husband doesn't like chicken thighs). Put slightly more chicken stock than cream and cooked it in the oven. Absolutely delicious, really enjoyed it. Great recipe.
Jenna
2021-05-24 19:22:42
This was awful… I can’t put my finger on what was wrong with it but I’m thinking the parm cheese. (I don’t use the kind in the can) not good at all :(
Virginia
2021-05-07 19:07:13
Have anyone tried this recipe with coconut milk?
Kimber
2021-04-20 20:43:14
This recipe was so good! I used breasts instead of thighs and doubled the sauce. Served it with pasta. Will definitely make it again!!
Kathleen Brennan
2021-04-13 10:35:42
Love this recipe. Have made it several times. Delicious. My family loves it. Thanks
Bobbie
2021-04-12 06:42:12
I always heat my slowcooker and ingredients so i fried the chicken before adding it to my heated slowcooker. I also used more cream and stock than the recipe. At the end i took the chicken out and added cooked pasta to absorb the liquid for 30 minutes before serving. My family loved it and I will be making it again next week.
Leslie
2021-04-02 17:30:31
Love this dish! I’ve made it several times and the whole family devours it. I use boneless chicken thighs and serve over cauliflower rice or wild rice. 3 - 3.5 hours on high in the crockpot and the chicken is tender and so flavorful.
Leslie
2021-04-02 17:30:14
Love this dish! I’ve made it several times and the whole family devours it. I use boneless chicken thighs and serve over cauliflower rice or wild rice. 3 - 3.5 hours on high in the crockpot and the chicken is tender and so flavorful.
Mark
2021-03-30 12:18:30
Just put this into the crockpot. Cream sauce was really thick after slowly whisking in the parm. So thick that I couldn't whisk and went with a rubber spatula. Added more chicken broth and a little more plain milk but was still somewhat thick. Ended up spooning it over the chicken. Advice? Advice for next time from anyone. Do yall think it will thin out?
Sandy
2021-03-29 19:12:22
Absolutely did not like. Lacked flavor!
Polly
2021-03-24 10:36:50
I love flavor of this, but how do I keep the milk from curdling in crockpot? Doesn’t look too appetizing.
Caitlin
2021-03-11 10:14:43
Seriously, this recipe is amazing. I used boneless chicken thighs, but followed the recipe otherwise, and it turned out GREAT!! I am a little skeptical of crock pot recipes as I’ve found some duds, but this one is sooo good!!! Thank you!
David
2021-02-09 07:19:46
My niece served this to me for dinner one evening over rice. It was delicious! I have made it several times since then, but I prefer it over noodles, especially spätzle, since I live in Germany, but any noodle or pasta would be good. I use boneless, skinless thighs, and I only use 1 clove of garlic, if any. Frozen leaf spinach also works well. I just put everything in the crockpot, no pre-cooking the sauce. It is super easy and tastes delicious!
Michelle
2021-02-03 16:04:48
Amazing Chicken! So flavorful and tasty. Will definitely make again!
Sarah Guzman
2021-01-31 14:38:47
My entire family LOVED this recipe and it's now on our meal rotation! My husband can't stop talking about how amazing it tastes!
Sarah Guzman
2021-01-31 14:38:31
My entire family LOVED this recipe and it's now on our meal rotation! My husband can't stop talking about how amazing it tastes!
Sarah Guzman
2021-01-31 14:38:08
My entire family LOVED this recipe and it's now on our meal rotation! My husband can't stop talking about how amazing it tastes!
Kimmie
2021-01-27 23:12:23
I made this the other night for dinner. There were no leftovers and everyone went back for seconds. I served the chicken with some oven baked green beans and it was perfect.
Teri Steinborn
2021-01-25 20:23:08
This recipe is fabulous! I started it to late in the day to use my crock pot and ended up cooking it in the stove top. I used chicken breast and, concerned about time, I used my tenderizer on them. I then seasoned then with salt and pepper and the itilian seasoning and cooked them in garlic infused (I removed the garlic and set aside to be added back in with the mushrooms) olive oil and cooked until done. I removed the chicken and added about a cup of Mushrooms and the sauteed garlic and cooked scraping the bottom of the pan for approximately 3 minutes. I next added the stock, heavy cream and fresh parmesan cheese and simmered. Next, I added the spinach and sun dried tomatoes and continued cooking long enough for the spinach to wilt. Finally, I added the chicken back to the pan and topped with additional fresh parmesan cheese. The whole dish took less than an hour to prepare and is now a favorite in this home!!! Thank you so much for the share!
Sarah
2021-01-16 18:51:56
Amazing! My husband raved over it. We served it over rotini. The flavors meld together so beautifully. There is a little kick from the chili flakes! We highly recommend. Would also be delicious and easy for guests.
Addi
2021-01-15 01:39:50
Added half cup sour cream and 1 tsp Cajun .s. Also replaced tomatoes for grill capsicum as l hate dry tomatoes. PERFECT.😋👌
Danielle
2021-01-11 18:15:39
Very flavorful! We loved it. Putting this one into our rotation! Thanks
Jane
2021-01-10 19:14:31
This was amazing! Loved the flavor and my husband is a huge fan! Will definitely make this again.
Patricia
2021-01-02 08:50:07
Love this recipe! Made cashew cream to replace heavy cream (1 cup cashews heated in boiling water for one minute, drained and blended with 1 cup water in blender). Super yummy and healthy.
Jeannie
2020-12-26 23:31:58
I've made this twice and we loved it both times - latest was cooked for our Christmas dinner! I used whole milk instead of cream, and it was still creamy and delicious!
sarahcameron1109@gmail.com
2020-12-16 08:38:50
I cut the cream with milk - half whipping cream half 1% and it was delicious. Maybe a bit runnier but still yummy! Staple for sure.
SMC
2020-12-15 08:35:31
I am really trying to watch my calorie intake - was thinking of cutting the cream with milk to cut the fat. Do you think that would work?
Nayana
2020-12-01 12:01:48
This is a staple at our home and is made atleast once in 2 weeks!!
Brenda
2020-11-27 01:49:53
This meal was delicious my husband and I both loved it. The chicken was so tender. I used too much cream so I added some cornstarch to thicken up the sauce. Thank you for this awesome recipe it has just become one of my favorites.
Den
2020-11-09 03:46:40
Awesome! While family thoroughly enjoyed this for dinner tonight. The smell of it cooking was a huge tease for my eldest 😂
Merilynn
2020-11-08 13:56:49
This was delicious! I did tweak it a little after I read other reviews. Used half the garlic and added mushrooms and artichoke hearts. Flavor was incredible!
Maria
2020-11-06 18:57:30
How can I make this in an instant pot?
