Crock-Pot Tuscan 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-cooked 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 Chicken Thighs Recipe
- 6 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 cups 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. 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 the 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 the 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, gently remove 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 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, sear the chicken thighs in a hot skillet on only one side, then transfer to the pre-heated slow cooker and follow the recipe.
How long can you store the crockpot chicken leftovers?
You can keep the leftovers 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 recipe?
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 Tuscan crockpot chicken 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.
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Reviews (77)
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Melissa
2026-02-22 22:16:45
We loved it! Easy, flavorful delicious.
Karen
2025-07-20 21:12:35
Delicious and flavorful. I made it for dinner today. My husband and son both loved it.
Cheryl
2025-03-09 20:06:03
Absolutely phenomenal. Only change I made was browning the chicken first.. But, wow, the flavors in this recipe were truly amazing. Tasted like something you would eat at a nice restaurant. Even picky hubby loved it and couldn't wait to get home from work the next day for left overs...that is a first.
Samantha
2025-02-23 14:02:08
One of my favorite recipes of alllllllll time!!!!
Sandy
2025-01-31 19:41:46
OMG! Absolutely delicious! I made it in an iron skillet, because I started too late! I browned the chicken first. I used chicken tenders. I had a jar of sundried tomatoes in oil, so I drained those. I only had canned spinach. My husband raved over this dish! I can't wait to get the proper ingredients and make it in the crockpot! 🧡
