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Italian crockpot chicken thighs dish garnished with herbs in a slow cooker

Italian Crockpot Chicken Thighs

A tender and flavorful dish made with chicken thighs and a rich tomato sauce, perfect for busy days.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 4 pieces chicken thighs Bone-in, skin-on recommended for flavor
  • 2 cups ripe tomatoes, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 piece onion, chopped
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning Can substitute with homemade blend
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil Used for browning the chicken
  • for garnish Fresh basil Adds aromatic touch

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  3. Brown the chicken in the skillet on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  4. Transfer the browned chicken to a crockpot.
  5. In the same skillet, sauté the onion and garlic until soft, about 2-3 minutes.
  6. Add the sautéed onion and garlic to the crockpot along with the chopped tomatoes.
Cooking
  1. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
Serving
  1. Serve over pasta or with crusty bread, and garnish with fresh basil.

Notes

Allow leftovers to cool completely before storing in an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 4 days or freeze for about 3 months. Label containers for easy identification.