Creamy Slow-Cooker Tuscan Chicken

Name: Creamy Slow-Cooker Tuscan Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: Olive oil 1 tbsp; Garlic 6 cloves; Heavy cream 1 cup; Chicken broth ⅓ cup; Chicken Breast 4; Dried Italian seasoning 1 tbsp; Sea salt; Black pepper; Sun-dried tomatoes ½ cup; Parmesan cheese ¾ cup; Fresh spinach 2 cups

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4h 15m
Serves 4
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Ingredients

	1 tbsp Olive oil
	6 cloves Garlic minced
	1 cup Heavy cream
	⅓ cup Chicken broth sodium-reduced
	4 Chicken Breast large boneless skinless, 6 oz each
	1 tbsp Dried Italian seasoning
	Sea salt to taste
	Black pepper to taste
	½ cup Sun-dried tomatoes chopped
	¾ cup Parmesan cheese grated
	2 cups Fresh spinach chopped, packed

Nutritional information

542

calories

35g

fat

carbohydrates

45g

protein

fiber

684mg

sodium

Cuisine:

Italian Recipes

Ingredients

1 tbsp Olive oil
6 cloves Garlic
minced
1 cup Heavy cream
⅓ cup Chicken broth
sodium-reduced
4 Chicken Breast
large boneless skinless, 6 oz each
1 tbsp Dried Italian seasoning
Sea salt
to taste
Black pepper
to taste
½ cup Sun-dried tomatoes
chopped
¾ cup Parmesan cheese
grated
2 cups Fresh spinach
chopped, packed

Creamy Slow-Cooker Tuscan Chicken

This Italian-style Creamy Slow-Cooker Tuscan Chicken recipe turns humble chicken breasts into a spectacular dinner. The chicken is slow-cooked until it is incredibly tender and juicy, allowing it to absorb all the bold and complex flavors from the sauce. Hearty and flavorful, this homemade Tuscan chicken is the perfect comfort meal.

Serve this saucy chicken dish with your side of choice: Crusty bread is the most traditional way to enjoy this ultra-comforting dish, but Mediterranean butter rice, sheet-pan roasted vegetables, cooked green beans, zucchini butter polenta, or creamy polenta with asparagus all work beautifully.

To make this Creamy Slow-Cooker Tuscan Chicken, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingridiens for Creamy Slow-Cooker Tuscan Chicken

Steps to make Creamy Slow-Cooker Tuscan Chicken

1	Cook garlic	1
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and add 6 minced garlic cloves. Sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
2	Add heavy cream and chicken broth	10
Add in 1 cup heavy cream and ⅓ cup sodium-reduced chicken broth. Bring to a gentle simmer, then set the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is still thin, but thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 10 minutes.
3	Place chicken in slow cooker	2
In the meantime, place 4 large boneless skinless chicken at the bottom of your slow cooker. Season with 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning and sea salt and black pepper to taste. Top with ½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes.
4	Add cheese to sauce	2
Once the sauce is ready, keep it at low heat, but not simmering. Stir in ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese, ¼ cup at a time, until smooth. Taste and adjust for salt if needed.
5	Pour sauce over chicken	2
Carefully pour the sauce evenly over the chicken in the slow cooker. Make sure to get as much sauce as possible on top of the chicken and less on the bottom.
6	Cook	4h
Cover with a lid and cook for 3-4 hours on high or 6-8 hours on low.
7	Remove chicken	2
Once the cooking time is up, remove the chicken from the slow cooker and set aside. The sauce in the slow cooker will be thin because of the juices released by the chicken.
8	Add spinach	3
Turn the slow cooker on high and add 2 cups chopped fresh spinach and stir. Cook for a few minutes, until the spinach wilts.
9	Return chicken to slow cooker	2
Return the chicken to the slow cooker. Spoon the liquid, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes over the chicken.
10	Serve
Serve with your side of choice.

Packed with Italian-inspired flavors, this Creamy Slow-Cooker Tuscan Chicken recipe is hearty and flavorful. Plus, it’s a breeze to make with just a few ingredients and a slow cooker. Let us know if you give it a try. And don’t forget to snap a photo and tag #cookmerecipes on Instagram.

Jeff O'connor

Jeff is a 38-year-old bachelor who prefers not to waste his time on salads and light meals. He’s a true carnivore who knows how to enjoy food to the max! Jeff will tell you how to cook rich and filling meals from scratch, bringing some real meaty decadence to your kitchen. His recipes are sure to satisfy every meat lover!