Slow Cooker Creamy Tuscan Chicken
A cozy dish featuring tender chicken in a creamy sauce with spinach and sun-dried tomatoes, perfect for any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Total Time: 255 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 2 Chicken Breasts
- 2 cups Fresh Spinach
- 1/2 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 1 cup Chicken Broth
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tsp Italian Seasoning
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prep the chicken by seasoning with salt, pepper, and half of the Italian seasoning.
- Sauté the garlic in a skillet for 1-2 minutes until fragrant (optional).
- Layer the chicken in the slow cooker, followed by garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach. Pour in the chicken broth.
- Add the heavy cream and sprinkle with remaining seasoning. Stir gently.
- Slow cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Finishing touches: Adjust seasoning 15 minutes before serving, adding more cream if desired.
- Serve by shredding or slicing the chicken directly in the slow cooker.
Notes
For a thicker sauce, mix a tablespoon of cornstarch with cold water and stir in during the last 30 minutes of cooking. Can be served over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Tuscan, chicken, creamy, slow cooker, Italian, comfort food