Crockpot Tuscan-Style Chicken Thighs
Crockpot Tuscan-Style Chicken Thighs features tender, slow-simmered chicken in a rich, velvety cream sauce studded with sun-dried tomatoes, buttery Castelvetrano olives, and sweet onions. Spinach wilts into the sauce for freshness, while a touch of heat from red pepper balances the creaminess. Serve for a cozy weeknight dinner or a relaxed weekend meal with crusty bread or pasta.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook4 hrs
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crockpot Tuscan-Style Chicken Thighs, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 52 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 26
- Heart Health
- 69
- Metabolic
- 33
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 28
- Performance
- 36
- General Wellness
- 1
Coat the inside of the slow cooker with cooking spray, or line it with a plastic liner.
- 2
Place the chicken thighs in the bottom of the slow cooker and sprinkle with Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
- 3
Arrange the sun-dried tomatoes and sliced olives evenly over the seasoned chicken.
- 4
Warm olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion to the hot oil and cook until it starts to soften, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 5
With a slotted spoon, move the onions to the slow cooker and spread them evenly over the sun-dried tomatoes.
- 6
Put the skillet back over medium heat and add the cream, stirring until the olive oil is fully incorporated and the sauce starts to bubble. Pour the cream sauce evenly over the onions.
- 7
Cover the slow cooker and cook on High for 3 to 4 hours, or on Low for 6 to 7 hours if you prefer a longer cook time.
- 8
Transfer the cooked chicken and vegetables to a serving platter. Add the torn spinach to the sauce and cook until wilted, 3 to 5 minutes. Lift the spinach from the sauce with a slotted spoon and place it on top of the chicken and vegetables.
- 9
The sauce will be somewhat thin. If you want a thicker sauce, pour it into a small saucepan over medium heat. In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water until smooth to make a slurry. Add the slurry to the sauce and cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until bubbling and thickened, 5 to 7 minutes.
- 10
Spoon the sauce and spinach over the dish and serve warm.
- Calories 788.91 kcal High 39%
- Protein 26.46 g Good Source 53%
- Carbohydrate 42.35 g 15%
- Total Fat 54.36 g High 70%
- Saturated Fat 14.88 g High 74%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 156.12 mg High 52%
- Sodium 514.44 mg High 22%
- Dietary Fiber 4.24 g Moderate 15%
- Total Sugars 2.64 g --
- Added Sugars 0.16 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 219.65 mg Moderate 17%
- Iron 3.15 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 704.6 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin A 304.16 mcg Good Source 34%
- Vitamin C 37.65 mg Good Source 42%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Crockpot Tuscan Style Chicken Thighs is an Italian dinner recipe made with 15 ingredients. It takes about 4 hrs 15 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Boneless Chicken Thigh, Castelvetrano Olives, and Cooking Spray. Each serving provides about 788.91 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crockpot Tuscan-Style Chicken Thighs?
- It is an Italian recipe made with 15 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Crockpot Tuscan-Style Chicken Thighs made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Boneless Chicken Thigh, Castelvetrano Olives, Cooking Spray, Cornstarch. The full list of 15 is above.
- What goes well with Crockpot Tuscan-Style Chicken Thighs?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Crockpot Tuscan-Style Chicken Thighs?
- About 4 hrs 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 4 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 788.91 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crockpot Tuscan-Style Chicken Thighs easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 15 ingredients and 10 steps.
- Is Crockpot Tuscan-Style Chicken Thighs healthy?
- Crockpot Tuscan-Style Chicken Thighs has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 788.91 calories and 26.46 g of protein, or 53% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 514.44 mg (22% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 14.88 g (74% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Corn, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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