Description
This Crockpot Tuscan Chicken features tender, juicy boneless skinless chicken breasts slow-cooked to perfection in a rich, creamy sauce infused with garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, and fresh spinach. It’s an easy, hands-off dinner that’s ready in just over three hours and perfect served over pasta or rice.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasonings
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 lbs)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Sauce
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup chopped fresh spinach
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Place the 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts in your 3- to 4-quart slow cooker, arranging them evenly at the bottom.
- Season the chicken: In a small bowl, mix together ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning, ¼ teaspoon paprika, and ⅛ teaspoon black pepper. Sprinkle this seasoning blend evenly over the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- Combine sauce ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup heavy whipping cream, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 3 cloves finely minced garlic, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ⅛ teaspoon pepper until smooth. Stir in ⅓ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes and ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese.
- Add sauce to slow cooker and cook: Pour the prepared cream sauce mixture over the chicken breasts in the slow cooker, making sure the chicken is well coated. Cover the slow cooker with its lid.
- Cook low and slow: Set the slow cooker to low and cook for 3 hours (180 minutes), or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Finish with spinach: About 5 to 10 minutes before serving, stir 1 cup chopped fresh spinach into the crockpot. Replace the lid and let the spinach wilt and incorporate into the sauce.
- Serve: Once the spinach is wilted and the sauce is creamy and thickened, serve the Tuscan chicken over your choice of pasta, rice, or steamed vegetables for a hearty and flavorful meal.
Notes
- This recipe takes just 10 minutes to prep, then slow cooks hands-free to develop rich, deep flavors.
- Serve over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread to soak up the creamy Tuscan sauce.
- You can substitute half-and-half for heavy cream for a lighter version, though the sauce will be less rich.
- Sun-dried tomatoes add a sweet and tangy depth, but you can use fresh diced tomatoes if preferred.
- Make sure to stir in the spinach at the end to keep its vibrant color and fresh taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 260 grams
- Calories: 393 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 712 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 159 mg
