Description
A creamy and flavorful dish combining tender chicken thighs with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken thighs
- 3 ounces baby spinach
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sliced sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil)
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon oil from the jar of sun-dried tomatoes
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the butter and oil from the sun-dried tomatoes with the minced garlic. Sauté for about 20 seconds, taking care not to brown the garlic to preserve its sweetness.
- Add the chicken stock and heavy cream, allowing the mixture to simmer for approximately 8 minutes, or until it thickens slightly.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, letting it melt into the sauce while continuing to simmer for an additional 3-5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, place the chicken thighs into the slow cooker insert. Sprinkle the dried basil, oregano, parsley, salt, and pepper evenly over the chicken.
- Arrange the sliced sun-dried tomatoes on top of the chicken, layering them with love.
- Pour the thickened sauce over everything in the slow cooker, ensuring everything is well-coated.
- Set your slow cooker on high for 180 minutes or on low for 360 minutes, letting it do the magic.
- Once cooked, remove the chicken and set it aside to rest. Stir the baby spinach into the sauce in the slow cooker until wilted.
- Serve the chicken Florentine with the sauce poured generously over the top and enjoy the harmonious flavors!
Notes
For deeper flavor, consider searing the chicken thighs beforehand. You can substitute spinach with kale or add cream cheese for extra creaminess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg