Chicken Thigh Braciole
Using traditional Italian braciole as inspiration, this Chicken Thigh Braciole is just as flavorful, easy to make, and cooks in the slow cooker. You’ll come home to a fabulous meal for your family.
I stumbled on Jackie’s blog, Rediscover Lost Arts From Our Mothers. I actually think it was her Braciole recipe that I saw on either Pinterest or a link party that made me go to her blog and comment on it. It just looked SO YUMMY! *waves to Jackie*
What’s Bracciole? Well, according to Wikipedia…
I had boneless chicken thighs last week for some reason or other, but I can’t remember why. I know I was going to use them for the Chipotle Chicken Burgers. Then wound up using the rest for the Massalé Roasted Chicken Thighs. Yes, I know. Those two recipes are flipped. I MEANT to thaw out thighs with bones for the roasted thighs. Sloth. That is all.
Then I think someone else posted a recipe for it? Or I saw it? Or…something. Hell I can’t remember what I did yesterday. I have this book now…ya know? My ideas book? I should post a survey to see what y’all want to see from my “ideas” list. *snort* Oh. That sounds like FUN!
Um…where was I? Oh yeah. So, I saw that and thought about the boneless thighs and thought…that sounds good! Now. What do I stuff it with. Well, we’re going out of town this weekend and we have shrooms. BINGO!
GENIUS! I know…
Oh, and the storm of the century wasn’t. It was more like a storm of the hour or maybe two at best? It did affect the drive home. Of course. *sigh*
The commute commences with texts.
The trees down are reported here, here and here. Then for some reason unbeknownst to those of ON 15th street, they decided to close 15th between Pennsylvania and Constitution. No tree. No clue. Just closed it.
Thank MACY you can just pull a U-ey in the middle of the road in DC. Cops don’t even look at ya when ya do. Hell…even THEY do it.
Of course, by this time, the rain has stopped, the road is dry, and people are still driving like it’s pouring out. Go figure. Hour and 10 estimated ETA for home. GREAT. *sigh* 66 sucks. Just sayin.
Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add butter and swirl to coat. Sauté mushrooms until soft and juices have released. Cool completely.
Place a chicken thigh in between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet, heavy skillet, or rolling pin until 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. Set aside and repeat for remaining 7 chicken chicken thighs.
Place the cooled mushroom in a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped. Combine mushrooms with garlic, bread crumbs, and Parmesan cheese in a small mixing bowl.
Place 1/8 cup of mushroom mixture down the center of a chicken thigh. Roll the thigh up and secure with either toothpicks or kitchen twine. Repeat with remaining chicken thighs.
Coat a the liner of a slow cooker with cooking spray. Pour spaghetti sauce into the slow cooker and add any left over mushroom mixture.
Place chicken thighs in the slow cooker.

Chicken Thigh Braciole
Using traditional Italian bracciole as inspiration, this Chicken Thigh Bracciole is just as flavorful, easy to make, and cooks in the slow cooker. You'll come home to a fabulous meal for your family.
Ingredients
- 4 cups mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tablespoons margarine, butter or extra virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken thighs, boneless, skinless
- 28 ounces spaghetti sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup Italian style bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 8 ounces whole wheat angel hair pasta
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add butter and swirl to coat. Sauté mushrooms until soft and juices have released. Cool completely.
- Place a chicken thigh in between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet, heavy skillet, or rolling pin until 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. Set aside and repeat for remaining 7 chicken thighs.
- Place the cooled mushroom in a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped.
- Combine mushrooms with garlic, bread crumbs, and Parmesan cheese in a small mixing bowl.
- Place 1/8 cup of mushroom mixture down the center of a chicken thigh. Roll the thigh up and secure with either toothpicks or kitchen twine. Repeat with remaining chicken thighs.
- Coat the liner of a slow cooker with cooking spray. Pour spaghetti sauce into the slow cooker and add any leftover mushroom mixture.
- Place chicken thighs in the slow cooker and spoon sauce over top.
- Cook on high for 4 to 5 hours or until chicken is cooked through.
- Cook pasta according to package directions omitting salt and fat. Strain.
- Serve chicken thighs over pasta and top with 1 cup of sauce.
I bet that was so delicious! I need to try stuffing chicken thighs, they are so much juicier!
Yum! I love mushrooms. Thanks for sharing this at the Creative HomeAcre Blog Hop. We hope you join us again this Sunday!
That looks like some yummy loaded chicken! Thanks for sharing at Sweet & Savory Saturdays #18!
~Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later!
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Hear that? It's me laughing my butt off. I take things out of the freezer ahead of time (usually…well sometimes). Then I'm all "what the hell did I take this out for?" Bracciole is something I have never made. Looks good!
Thank you for linking this week.
Michelle @Ms. enPlace
These look amazing! I'd love to try making these! Thanks for sharing at the HomeAcre Hop! We'd love to have you back again this morning: http://blackfoxhomestead.com/uncategorized/the-homeacre-hop-25/
That looks soo good! I will have to try it since my hubby only likes to eat chicken thighs. Thanks for sharing with us @ My Favorite Posts SHOW OFF Weekend Blog Party!
Jessica
The Wondering Brain
Looks yummy. I love recipes for the slow cooker.
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Mmm … this looks delicious! I love new recipes for chicken because I love chicken!
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Hi there! I am co-hosting this week on the Raising Imperfetion Sunday Link Party. Thanks for sharing your creations with us! I hope you found inspiration in all of the terrific posts.
I host a (Not SO) Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop and a TGIF Link Party at my place — A Peek Into My Paradise… http://apeekintomyparadise.blogspot.com/ I would love for you to link up and follow if you like what you see. =) I follow back – I love making new friends!
I can't wait to see what you link up next week!
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G'day That looks so warm and welcoming, true!
Wish I could come through the screen and taste some now too!
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OH man!! Just pinned!
That dish looks so scrumptious! OMG! I have to try it. Thank you for sharing.
First off I'm so sorry that it took me forever to come over and say hello and follow back.
This looks super yummy thanks for the recipe.
Thanks for visiting my blog! I love this chicken dish…Full of flavor!You have great recipes here!
I might have to try this for my dad when I go home next week. It looks amazing!
Thanks so much for sharing at The Creative HomeAcre Hop! Looking forward to seeing what you share this week!
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Gosh that looks awesome Christie. I don't know why but it seems I followed you on FB and Twitter but not here. While I was at it I've now followed you on Pinterest and IG. Popping over from the Let's Get Social party.
Anne xx
I love cooking with chicken thighs, they are so much more moist than breasts. Your recipe looks great!
Our huge storm wasn't nearly as bad as predicted either, and I'm glad. The chicken recipe looks great.
Hey Friend! I am a new follower of yours from the Let's Be Friends blog hop! Following you on bloglovin'! 🙂
Thanks for linking up! Can't wait to read more delicious recipes from you:).
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