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Slow Cooker Creamy Tuscan Chicken

Make easy Slow Cooker Creamy Tuscan Chicken! Tender chicken in a rich, creamy Parmesan sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach. 

Ingredients

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Here’s the complete list of ingredients, with precise measurements:

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approx. 1.52 lbs total)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth (low sodium recommended)
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Fresh basil, for garnish
  • (Optional Serving: Cooked pasta or rice)

These quantities create a flavorful sauce for about 4 chicken breasts.

Have garlic minced and tomatoes chopped before you start

Instructions

Let’s walk through this incredibly simple slow cooker method:

1. Combine Sauce Base:

  • In the insert of your slow cooker, combine the heavy cream, chicken broth, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir these ingredients together well.

2. Add and Coat Chicken:

  • Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts into the cream mixture in the slow cooker.
  • Turn the chicken breasts over a few times or use a spoon to ensure they are well coated with the sauce mixture. Arrange them in a relatively even layer.

3. Cook:

  • Cover the slow cooker securely with the lid.
  • Cook on the LOW heat setting for 6-7 hours OR on the HIGH heat setting for 3-4 hours. The chicken should be fully cooked through (internal temperature 165°F/74°C) and tender.

4. Add Spinach and Parmesan:

  • During the final 30 minutes of the cooking time, stir the fresh spinach leaves into the sauce in the slow cooker. Continue stirring gently until the spinach wilts.
  • Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until it melts into the sauce and the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened.

5. Finish and Serve:

  • Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning (salt, pepper) if necessary.
  • Serve the hot Creamy Tuscan Chicken and its sauce generously over cooked pasta (like fettuccine or penne) or rice. Garnish with fresh chopped basil just before serving.

A rich, flavorful dinner ready with minimal active time