Easy Slow Cooker Tuscan White Bean Chicken Recipe for Perfect Dinner
A hearty and comforting slow cooker recipe featuring tender chicken thighs, creamy white beans, sun-dried tomatoes, and Tuscan herbs for a rustic, flavorful meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 to 7 hours (low) or 3 to 4 hours (high)
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes (low) or 3 hours 14 minutes (high)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Tuscan, Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 3 pounds)
- 2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini or great northern white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed preferred)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth (low-sodium preferred)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional for garnish)
- 2 cups baby spinach or kale (optional)
Instructions
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In the slow cooker insert, combine the drained white beans, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, minced garlic, and diced onion. Stir in the chicken broth and olive oil evenly.
- Sprinkle the rosemary, thyme, and red pepper flakes (if using) over the bean mixture. Stir gently to distribute without mashing the beans.
- Arrange the seasoned chicken thighs skin-side up over the bean mixture. Do not stir.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours, or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and is tender.
- If using spinach or kale, stir it in during the last 15 minutes of cooking to wilt.
- Taste the broth and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan cheese before serving if desired.
Notes
Use bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs for juiciness and flavor. Rinse canned beans to reduce sodium and improve texture. If broth is too thin after cooking, remove chicken and simmer liquid on stove to thicken or add cornstarch slurry. Optional additions include cream, kale or spinach, and Parmesan cheese. Can be adapted for Instant Pot using sauté and pressure cook functions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/6th of the r
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 3.5
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 15
- Protein: 35
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