Italian Crockpot Chicken Thighs
An easy low carb, high protein slow cooker chicken thigh recipe simmered in a creamy tomato basil sauce. Tender chicken with rich Italian-inspired flavor—perfect for serving over pasta, zucchini noodles, or riced cauliflower.
Ingredients
- 3 to 4 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 14.5 ounces can diced tomatoes with garlic and onion drained
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes slivered and diced
- 10.5 ounce can cream of mushroom soup or 1 recipe homemade
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 8 ounce package cream cheese (regular or light) (softened)
- ½ cup parmesan cheese (shredded)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional for garnish: fresh basil and additional parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Spray the slow cooker with nonstick spray. Add chicken thighs, cream of mushroom soup, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, sun-dried tomatoes, and Italian seasoning. Stir until blended.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 4 to 6 hours, until chicken is tender and cooked through.
- About 30 minutes before serving, stir in cream cheese and parmesan. Let melt, stirring occasionally.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot over pasta, zucchini noodles, or riced cauliflower. Garnish with basil and extra parmesan.
Kori's Tips
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TIPS: If the sauce is too thin, remove the lid near the end to reduce liquid or stir in a cornstarch slurry (2 tablespoons cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water). For a low carb option, use ½ teaspoon xanthan gum dissolved in 1 teaspoon olive oil instead. To keep the chicken intact, remove thighs while stirring in cheeses and return once the sauce is finished.
VARIATIONS: Swap the cream of mushroom soup with cream of chicken or homemade condensed soup for a different flavor. Use chicken breasts instead of thighs for a leaner cut. For extra veggies, stir in spinach or kale just before serving.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Serve over pasta for a classic Italian comfort dish, or keep it lighter with zucchini noodles or riced cauliflower. Pair with a fresh green salad and garlic bread on the side. Leftovers reheat well and make a delicious filling for wraps or sandwiches.
Nutrition
Calories: 483kcalCarbohydrates: 6.1gProtein: 36.9gFat: 34.7gCholesterol: 192mgFiber: 0.7gSugar: 2.8g
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