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Crockpot Tuscan Chicken

A creamy, comforting chicken dish cooked in a slow cooker with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 525
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup baby spinach, chopped (fresh)
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated Use real Parm for the best flavor.
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream Full-fat gives best sauce texture.
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped Oil-packed or dry — see notes.
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp Homemade Italian Seasoning or store-bought Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • to taste Kosher salt and cracked black pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat chicken breasts dry and season both sides with Italian seasoning, onion powder, kosher salt, and cracked black pepper.
  2. Spray the inside of the crockpot with nonstick cooking spray or brush lightly with oil.
  3. Arrange the seasoned chicken breasts in a single layer in the bottom of the crockpot.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, heavy cream, minced garlic, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and grated Parmesan until smooth.
  5. Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken breasts.
Cooking
  1. Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 hours or LOW for 5 hours until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and is fork-tender.
  2. When the chicken is cooked, add the chopped spinach to the crockpot and stir gently to combine, then cover for 3–5 minutes to let the spinach wilt.
Serving
  1. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
  2. Serve the creamy Tuscan chicken over cooked pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes, spooning extra sauce over each serving.

Notes

For a lighter sauce, use half-and-half plus 1 tbsp cornstarch to thicken. Options to enhance flavor include adding a splash of white wine or fresh herbs.