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A creamy crockpot Tuscan chicken dish, rich with vibrant colors and herbs, ready to serve.

Ultimate Creamy Crockpot Tuscan Chicken

This creamy crockpot Tuscan chicken recipe is a delicious and easy meal perfect for weeknights. Tender chicken is simmered in a rich sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and Parmesan cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 1.5-2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
Sauce
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 3-4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes oil-packed, drained and chopped
  • 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp dried basil
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • large skillet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat the chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet, sear chicken for 2-3 minutes per side until lightly browned, then transfer chicken to the slow cooker.
  3. In the same skillet, cook the chopped onion until softened, then add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Cooking
  1. Transfer sautéed onion and garlic to the slow cooker with the chicken.
  2. Add chicken broth, sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, basil, and red pepper flakes; stir to combine.
  3. Cover and cook on LOW for 3-4 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
  4. Shred the chicken with two forks, or leave it whole, and return it to the slow cooker.
  5. Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and fresh spinach; cover and cook for another 15-20 minutes on HIGH until spinach wilts and sauce thickens slightly.
  6. Taste and adjust seasonings, then serve hot.

Notes

For best results, do not overcrowd the skillet when searing the chicken. You may need to do this in batches.