Crock Pot Saucy Italian Chicken Thighs
Get ready to savor the ultimate comfort food with this Crock Pot Saucy Italian Chicken Thighs recipe. Tender, slow-cooked chicken thighs are seared to golden perfection before simmering in a rich, tomato-based sauce infused with fragrant Italian seasoning, garlic, and a hint of red pepper flakes for subtle heat. The combination of crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and chicken broth creates a luscious, hearty sauce that’s perfect for spooning over pasta, rice, or soaking up with crusty bread. This fuss-free crock pot recipe is a crowd-pleaser, offering melt-in-your-mouth chicken with minimal prep time and bold Italian flavors. Garnished with fresh parsley and a sprinkle of Parmesan, it’s a comforting meal that feels like a warm hug on your dinner table. Perfect for busy weeknights or a relaxed weekend dinner, this dish is as flavorful as it is effortless.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pieces Bone-in, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 28 ounces Crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoons Red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- to taste Grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Sear the chicken thighs for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove the chicken and set aside.
In the same skillet, sauté the diced onion for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Transfer the onion and garlic mixture to the bottom of a crock pot.
Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, dried basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper to the crock pot. Stir to combine.
Place the seared chicken thighs on top of the sauce mixture. Ensure the chicken is covered in the sauce.
Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on LOW for 5-6 hours or until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
Once cooked, carefully remove the chicken thighs. Stir the sauce and adjust seasonings to taste if needed.
Serve the chicken thighs with the sauce over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread. Garnish with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2438 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 130.7 g | 168% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.3 g | 166% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 985 mg | 328% | |
| Sodium | 3822 mg | 166% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.7 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.9 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.6 g | ||
| Protein | 249.9 g | 500% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 414 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 17.4 mg | 97% | |
| Potassium | 4607 mg | 98% | |
*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.
