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Creamy Slow Cooker Tuscan White Bean Chicken Thighs

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A comforting and creamy slow cooker recipe featuring tender chicken thighs, white beans, and Tuscan herbs, perfect for easy weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 3 pounds / 1.4 kg)
  • 2 cans (15 oz / 425 g each) cannellini or great northern white beans, drained and rinsed
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 1 ½ cups (360 ml) low-sodium chicken broth
  • ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream or full-fat coconut milk
  • ¼ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Freshly grated Parmesan cheese for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken thighs skin-side down for 4-5 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Flip and sear the other side for 3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté chopped onion for 3 minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, and red pepper flakes if using. Cook for another minute until fragrant.
  4. Spread the drained white beans evenly at the bottom of the slow cooker. Add the sautéed onion and garlic mixture on top.
  5. Scatter the chopped sun-dried tomatoes over the beans.
  6. Nestle the seared chicken thighs skin-side up on top of the beans and aromatics.
  7. Pour 1 ½ cups chicken broth around the edges of the slow cooker to avoid washing off the seasoning on the chicken.
  8. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until chicken is tender and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F / 74°C).
  9. About 15 minutes before serving, stir in the heavy cream or coconut milk gently to combine and warm through without boiling.
  10. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Optionally, add a splash of lemon juice to brighten flavors.
  11. Serve by spooning the creamy beans and chicken thighs onto plates. Garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and extra thyme sprigs if desired.

Notes

Do not skip searing the chicken as it adds flavor and texture. Add cream near the end to prevent curdling. If sauce is too thin, remove lid in last 30 minutes to thicken. Lifting chicken occasionally helps sauce circulate. For dairy-free, use coconut milk. Dried herbs can be used at half the amount. Leftovers keep 3 days refrigerated; freeze chicken and beans without cream.

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Keywords: slow cooker, chicken thighs, Tuscan, white beans, creamy, easy dinner, comfort food, gluten-free, dairy-free option

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