Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Tuscany with this easy and creamy Crockpot Tuscan Chicken recipe. Tender chicken simmered in a luscious blend of sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, and spinach, all cooked to perfection in your slow cooker.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Sauce:
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Additional:
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (optional, for thickening)
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning; place it in the crockpot.
- Add Ingredients: Add garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, heavy cream, and chicken broth; stir gently.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours or high for 2–3 hours until chicken is tender.
- Add Spinach: Stir in baby spinach and cornstarch slurry 15 minutes before serving.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Use boneless chicken thighs for extra tenderness.
- Substitute kale for spinach if preferred.
- For a dairy-free version, use coconut cream and omit the cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
