Description
Discover the ultimate Italian Crockpot Chicken Thighs recipe—slow‑cooked, herb‑infused, and tomato‑rich. Perfect for busy weeknights, this easy dish delivers tender chicken, aromatic basil, oregano, and thyme, all simmered in a luscious tomato sauce. Serve over pasta, rice, or crusty bread for a comforting Italian dinner that’s ready with minimal effort. Ideal for family meals, meal‑prep, or a relaxed weekend gathering, this recipe combines flavor and convenience in one pot.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs, bone‑in skin‑on
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 fresh basil bunch (optional)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14 oz)
Instructions
- Pat chicken thighs dry and place in crockpot.
- Sprinkle dried basil, oregano, thyme, and salt over thighs and rub in.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic on top.
- Pour canned tomatoes over everything.
- Cover and cook on low 6‑8 hours or high 4 hours.
- When done, garnish with chopped fresh basil if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor
- sear thighs skin‑side down before adding to crockpot. Adjust salt to taste after cooking. Leftovers store well refrigerated for 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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