Description
This Creamy Crock Pot Tuscan Chicken is a delicious and fuss-free slow cooker meal featuring tender boneless chicken breasts cooked in a rich and creamy sun-dried tomato sauce with garlic, parmesan cheese, and fresh spinach. It's a comforting, low-carb, and high-protein dish that tastes like it’s from a traditional Italian trattoria, perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasonings
- 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 Add-ins
- 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 4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts into the slow cooker in a single layer.
- Mix Sauce Ingredients: In a small bowl, combine the heavy whipping cream, chicken broth, cornstarch, minced garlic, chopped sundried tomatoes, grated parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, kosher salt, black pepper, onion powder, paprika, and red pepper flakes. Whisk until well combined.
- Pour Sauce Over Chicken: Pour the creamy sauce mixture evenly over the chicken breasts in the slow cooker, ensuring they are well coated.
- Cook the Chicken: Cover with the lid and cook on high for 3 hours or on low for 5 hours, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Cooking times may vary depending on the thickness of the chicken breasts.
- Add Spinach: Once the chicken is cooked through, stir the sauce gently and add the chopped baby spinach. Cover again 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 complete and satisfying meal.
Notes
- This recipe requires just about 10 minutes of prep time, making it perfect for busy days or last-minute dinner plans.
- Use a crockpot liner or nonstick spray to avoid sticking and simplify cleanup.
- Check the internal temperature of the chicken for safety; it should read 165°F before serving.
- The cooked dish pairs excellently with pasta, mashed potatoes, or steamed rice to soak up the creamy sauce.
- For a lower calorie version, use light cream or half-and-half instead of heavy cream, though the sauce will be less rich.
- You can swap baby spinach with kale or Swiss chard if desired, adjusting wilt time accordingly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 482 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 44 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
