Slow-cooked Tuscan garlic chicken is a culinary symphony that transports your taste buds to the sun-drenched hills of Tuscany, where rustic flavors and comforting aromas mingle in perfect harmony. Imagine tender chicken thighs, lovingly simmered in a luscious sauce infused with garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, fragrant herbs, and a splash of white wine.
The journey begins with succulent chicken thighs, each one carefully seasoned and seared to golden perfection, locking in their natural juices and imparting a rich depth of flavor.
Next comes the star of the show: garlic. Cloves of garlic, thinly sliced or minced, are added generously to the pot, infusing the dish with their pungent aroma and robust taste. With each passing hour of gentle simmering, the garlic mellows and caramelizes, transforming into a savory symphony that permeates every bite.
But the magic doesn’t stop there. Sun-dried tomatoes, plump and bursting with concentrated sweetness, join the fray, adding a burst of Mediterranean sunshine to the dish. Their tangy-sweet flavor harmonizes perfectly with the garlic, creating a symphony of taste that dances across your palate with each mouthful.
As the hours pass, the chicken becomes impossibly tender, practically falling off the bone with each forkful. The sauce, thickened to perfection, coats every morsel with its velvety embrace, ensuring that each bite is a heavenly revelation of flavor and texture.
Finally, as you lift a forkful of slow-cooked Tuscan garlic chicken to your lips, you are transported on a culinary journey to the heart of Tuscany, where the simple pleasures of good food and good company reign supreme. With its rustic charm and soul-satisfying flavors, this dish is sure to become a favorite in your repertoire, bringing a taste of Italy to your table whenever you crave a culinary escape.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (check for halal certification)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth (check for halal certification)
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1/4 cup capers, drained
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
Instructions:
Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and sear until golden, about 3-4 minutes on each side. Transfer to the crockpot.
In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Add chicken broth, sun-dried tomatoes, and capers. Bring to a simmer, scraping any bits off the bottom of the pan.
Pour the mixture over the chicken in the crockpot.
Cover and cook on low for 4 hours.
In the last 30 minutes of cooking, stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and spinach.
Continue cooking until the spinach is wilted and the sauce is thickened.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 4 hours | Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutesKcal: 425 kcal | Servings: 4 servings