Description
A rich and comforting Creamy Crock Pot Tuscan Chicken featuring tender boneless skinless chicken breasts slow-cooked in a savory sauce of heavy cream, sundried tomatoes, parmesan cheese, and spinach. This easy, set-it-and-forget-it recipe delivers Italian-inspired flavors perfect for a fuss-free dinner that pairs beautifully with pasta, rice, or potatoes.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasoning
- 4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Sauce and Vegetables
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup sundried tomatoes, drained and chopped
- ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup baby spinach, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Slow Cooker: Spray your slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray or line it with a crockpot liner to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Add Chicken: Place the boneless skinless chicken breasts in the slow cooker evenly.
- Mix Sauce Ingredients: In a small bowl, combine heavy whipping cream, chicken broth, cornstarch, minced garlic, sundried tomatoes, grated parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, kosher salt, black pepper, onion powder, paprika, and red pepper flakes. Stir well until smooth and incorporated.
- Pour Sauce Over Chicken: Pour the creamy sauce mixture evenly over the chicken breasts in the slow cooker, ensuring they are well coated.
- Slow Cook: Cover with the lid and cook on high for 3 hours or on low for 5 hours, checking that the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. The cooking time might vary depending on the thickness of the chicken breasts.
- Wilt Spinach: Once the chicken is fully cooked, stir the sauce gently and add chopped baby spinach. Cover and cook for an additional 10 minutes until the spinach is wilted and tender.
- Serve: Serve the creamy Tuscan chicken over your choice of pasta, rice, or potatoes for a hearty meal.
Notes
- This recipe is perfect for a low-carb, high-protein meal with minimal prep time—just about 10 minutes to assemble.
- Using a crockpot liner or nonstick spray greatly simplifies cleanup after cooking.
- Ensure the chicken reaches 165°F internally for safe consumption; cooking times may vary based on chicken thickness.
- You can substitute baby spinach with fresh kale or Swiss chard for a different leafy green twist.
- To make it lighter, consider using half-and-half or whole milk instead of heavy cream, though the sauce will be less rich.
- Serve with crusty bread or over creamy mashed potatoes to soak up the delicious sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 482 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 44 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
