Description
This Crockpot Tuscan Chicken recipe features tender, juicy chicken breasts slow-cooked in a rich and creamy Tuscan-inspired sauce loaded with garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, and fresh spinach. Perfect for an effortless yet flavorful weeknight meal, the slow cooker does all the work, infusing the chicken with classic Italian flavors and a luscious, creamy texture.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 lbs)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper
Tuscan Cream 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 chicken breasts in a 3- to 4-quart slow cooker. In a small bowl, mix salt, Italian seasoning, paprika, and pepper, then sprinkle this seasoning blend evenly over the chicken to ensure the meat is well flavored.
- Make the Tuscan cream sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together heavy whipping cream, cornstarch, finely minced garlic, salt, and pepper until the cornstarch is fully dissolved. Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and grated Parmesan cheese to create the flavorful sauce base.
- Add sauce and cook: Pour the prepared Tuscan cream sauce evenly over the chicken in the slow cooker. Cover with the lid and cook on low heat for about 3 hours or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Occasionally check the sauce—if it separates during cooking, stir it until smooth again.
- Finish with spinach and serve: Once the chicken is fully cooked, stir in the chopped fresh spinach until it wilts in the hot sauce. Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed. Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and serve hot with your favorite side dishes.
Notes
- Be sure to use a meat thermometer to check that chicken is safely cooked through to 165°F.
- If the sauce thickens too much during cooking, stirring it can help smooth it out or add a splash of milk to loosen it.
- Sun-dried tomatoes add concentrated flavor, so use drained and chopped ones packed in oil for best taste.
- This dish pairs well with rice, pasta, or crusty bread to soak up the creamy sauce.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
