Transport your taste buds to the Mediterranean with this Crock Pot Corsican Chicken recipe, a slow-cooked masterpiece brimming with bold flavors and rustic charm. Tender, bone-in chicken thighs are infused with the essence of herbes de Provence, simmering alongside briny kalamata olives, sweet sun-dried tomatoes, and a splash of white wine in a rich, aromatic tomato-based sauce. With just 15 minutes of prep, your slow cooker does the work, creating a deeply flavorful dish that's perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests. Serve it over rice, with crusty bread, or roasted vegetables, and finish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a complete, irresistible meal. This easy slow-cooker chicken recipe promises a Mediterranean escape right from your kitchen!
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
Brown the chicken in the skillet for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden. Transfer the browned chicken to the crock pot.
In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Deglaze the skillet with the white wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Let it simmer for 1-2 minutes, then pour the mixture into the crock pot.
Add the sun-dried tomatoes, kalamata olives, crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, herbes de Provence, bay leaf, remaining salt, and black pepper to the crock pot.
Gently stir to distribute the ingredients around the chicken thighs.
Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours, or until the chicken is tender and fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
Discard the bay leaf before serving.
Serve the Corsican chicken with crusty bread, rice, or roasted vegetables. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Calories |
2720 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 165.9 g | 213% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.6 g | 168% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 486 mg | 162% | |
| Sodium | 7108 mg | 309% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 119.6 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.3 g | 94% | |
| Total Sugars | 61.3 g | ||
| Protein | 148.1 g | 296% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 498 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 22.1 mg | 123% | |
| Potassium | 6577 mg | 140% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.