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Crockpot Tuscan Chicken

An incredibly simple and flavorful Crockpot Tuscan Chicken recipe that feels fancy enough for guests but is easy enough for a weeknight meal. It features tender chicken in a creamy sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and spinach.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Crockpot
  • Medium bowl
  • Whisk
  • Meat thermometer

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts about 2 lbs
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt for chicken
  • 0.5 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 0.25 teaspoon paprika
  • 0.125 teaspoon pepper for chicken

For the Tuscan Cream Sauce

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 3 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt for sauce
  • 0.125 teaspoon pepper for sauce
  • 0.333 cup sun-dried tomatoes drained and chopped
  • 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup chopped fresh spinach

Instructions
 

  • Prep the Chicken: Grab your chicken breasts and give them a little love. Sprinkle them all over with that ½ teaspoon of salt, the Italian seasoning, paprika, and pepper. Make sure they're nicely coated!
  • Into the Crockpot They Go: Gently place your seasoned chicken breasts into your slow cooker. Easy peasy!
  • Whip Up the Sauce Base: In a medium bowl, pour in that glorious heavy whipping cream. Sprinkle in the cornstarch and give it a good whisk until there are no lumps. You want it nice and smooth.
  • Flavor Town! Now, add the minced garlic, ¼ teaspoon of salt, ⅛ teaspoon of pepper, those chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and the grated Parmesan cheese to your cream mixture. Stir everything together until it's all well combined. Oh, the aroma already!
  • Sauce Shower: Carefully pour this delicious Tuscan cream sauce evenly over the chicken in the crockpot. Make sure it covers everything beautifully.
  • Let the Magic Happen: Put the lid on your crockpot. You can cook this on Low for 4-6 hours or on High for 2-3 hours. The goal is for the chicken to be cooked through and super tender. My slow cooker tends to run a little hot, so I usually check it closer to the 4-hour mark on low.
  • Green Goodness: About 15 minutes before your chicken is ready, open up that lid and stir in the chopped fresh spinach. It will wilt down into the sauce, adding a lovely touch of green and freshness.
  • Serve and Enjoy! That's it! Your incredibly flavorful Crockpot Tuscan Chicken is ready. Spoon that luscious sauce over the chicken and get ready for some happy eaters.

Notes

Can be served over pasta, rice, mashed potatoes, or with crusty bread. A side salad or steamed broccoli are also good additions. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days and reheated gently.