Description
A rich and flavorful Creamy Crock Pot Tuscan Chicken recipe featuring tender chicken breasts slow cooked in a luscious sun-dried tomato and parmesan cream sauce with spinach. Perfect for a fuss-free, company-friendly main dish that takes minimal prep and delivers an Italian trattoria taste.
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
- 1 cup baby spinach, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare Slow Cooker: Spray your slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray or line it with a crockpot liner to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
- Add Chicken: Place the boneless skinless chicken breasts into the slow cooker in an even layer.
- Mix Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the heavy 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 combined.
- Combine: Pour the prepared creamy sauce evenly over the chicken breasts in the slow cooker, ensuring they are well coated.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on high for 3 hours or on low for 5 hours, checking that the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooking time may vary based on the thickness of the chicken.
- Add Spinach: Once the chicken is cooked through, stir the sauce gently and add the chopped baby spinach. Allow it to cook for an additional 10 minutes until the spinach is wilted.
- Serve: Serve the creamy Tuscan chicken over your choice of pasta, rice, or potatoes for a hearty and delicious meal.
Notes
- This recipe is very low-carb and high-protein, making it ideal for those following a low-carb or high-protein diet.
- You can substitute chicken thighs for breasts if you prefer a juicier, more flavorful meat.
- For a thicker sauce, you can add a little extra cornstarch mixed in cold water before the last 10 minutes of cooking.
- Use a crockpot liner for easy cleanup or spray the slow cooker well to prevent sticking.
- Ensure the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F for food safety.
- Pairs beautifully with pasta, mashed potatoes, or steamed rice for a satisfying meal.
- If you want to reduce fat, consider substituting half-and-half for the heavy cream, but the sauce may be less rich.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 482 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 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: 140 mg
