Description
Creamy Crock Pot Tuscan Chicken is a delicious, easy-to-make slow cooker recipe featuring boneless skinless chicken breasts cooked in a rich and creamy sun-dried tomato sauce with parmesan cheese and baby spinach. This fuss-free dish requires minimal prep and makes a perfect low-carb, high-protein meal served over pasta, rice, or potatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
Seasonings
- 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
- 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
Vegetables
- 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.
- Place the chicken: Add the 4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts to the slow cooker evenly.
- Make the sauce: In a small bowl, mix together 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 until well combined.
- Add the sauce: Pour the prepared creamy sauce mixture evenly over the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- Cook the chicken: Cover with the lid and cook on high for 3 hours or low for 5 hours. Ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the chicken breasts.
- Wilt the spinach: Once the chicken is cooked, stir the sauce gently and add the chopped baby spinach. Allow cooking for an additional 10 minutes until the spinach is wilted and tender.
- Serve: Serve the creamy Tuscan chicken hot over your choice of pasta, rice, or potatoes for a satisfying meal.
Notes
- This recipe is perfect for easy weeknight dinners or serving guests with minimal preparation required.
- For thicker chicken breasts, add additional cooking time to ensure doneness.
- Use a crockpot liner for easier cleanup or spray with nonstick spray to prevent sticking.
- Serve with your favorite side such as garlic mashed potatoes, steamed rice, or pasta for a complete meal.
- You can substitute fresh spinach with baby kale or Swiss chard if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 482 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 400 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: 120 mg
