Description
This Crockpot Tuscan Chicken features tender, juicy boneless skinless chicken breasts slow cooked in a rich, creamy, cheesy sauce with garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach. It’s a simple 10-minute prep recipe perfect for an effortless, comforting dinner served over pasta or your favorite sides.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasoning
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 lbs)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper
Sauce
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper
- ⅓ cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup chopped fresh spinach
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Place the 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts into a 3- to 4-quart slow cooker in a single layer.
- Season the chicken: In a small bowl, mix together ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning, ¼ teaspoon paprika, and ⅛ teaspoon pepper. Sprinkle this seasoning blend evenly over the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- Prepare the sauce mixture: In another bowl, combine 1 cup heavy whipping cream, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 3 cloves minced garlic, ¼ teaspoon salt, ⅛ teaspoon pepper, ⅓ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes, ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, and 1 cup chopped fresh spinach. Stir well to mix thoroughly.
- Add sauce to chicken: Pour the creamy mixture evenly over the seasoned chicken breasts inside the slow cooker.
- Cook the chicken: Cover and cook on low heat for 3 hours (180 minutes) until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Serve: Once done, serve the Tuscan chicken hot, spooning the creamy sauce over each piece. This dish pairs perfectly with pasta, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
Notes
- This recipe is quick to prep, taking only about 10 minutes.
- Use fresh garlic for best flavor; minced garlic can be substituted if needed.
- Make sure to drain sun-dried tomatoes well to avoid excess liquid in the slow cooker.
- Serve over your favorite pasta or with a side of steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and gently reheated.
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
