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Slow Cooker Creamy Tuscan Chicken

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 544
This easy-to-make, creamy Tuscan chicken recipe brings together the rich flavors of garlic, parmesan, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes, all cooked together in your slow cooker for a comforting meal.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 6 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • ⅓ cup Chicken broth (reduced sodium)
  • ¾ cup Grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 ½ lb Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp Sea salt
  • ¼ tsp Black pepper
  • ½ cup Sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 cups Fresh spinach, chopped and packed

Instructions 

  • Prepare the sauce: In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Make the sauce: Add the heavy cream and chicken broth. Bring to a gentle simmer, then lower the heat to medium-low and simmer for about 10 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly (enough to coat the back of a spoon).
  • Prepare the chicken: While the sauce simmers, place the chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker. Season with Italian seasoning, sea salt, and black pepper. Top with chopped sun-dried tomatoes.
  • Finish the sauce: Once the sauce has thickened a bit, reduce the heat to low. Gradually stir in the parmesan cheese, a little at a time, until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  • Slow cook: Pour the sauce over the chicken, ensuring the chicken is covered with as much sauce as possible. Cook on High for 3-4 hours or on Low for 6-8 hours.
  • Wilt the spinach: Once cooking time is complete, remove the chicken from the slow cooker and set it aside. Turn the slow cooker to High, add the chopped spinach, and stir for a few minutes until wilted.
  • Serve: Return the chicken to the slow cooker, spoon the spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and sauce over the chicken, and serve.

Notes

  • For a thicker sauce, you can simmer the sauce longer before adding the parmesan cheese.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
  • This dish reheats well in the microwave or on the Warm setting in the slow cooker.
Calories: 544kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Slow Cooker Creamy Tuscan Chicken