Description
This Crockpot Tuscan Chicken recipe offers a creamy, flavorful chicken dish infused with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and fresh spinach. Easy to prepare and perfect for a comforting dinner, it’s cooked low and slow in a crockpot to achieve tender, juicy chicken breasts soaked in a rich Tuscan-inspired sauce.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 teaspoons Homemade Italian Seasoning or store-bought
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Kosher salt and cracked black pepper to taste
Sauce
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Vegetables
- 1 cup chopped baby spinach
Instructions
- Season Chicken: Season 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts with 2 teaspoons Homemade Italian Seasoning, ½ teaspoon onion powder, and kosher salt and cracked black pepper to taste. Ensure both sides of the chicken breasts are evenly coated with the spices for the best flavor.
- Prepare Crockpot: Spray the inside of the crockpot with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking. Place the seasoned chicken breasts in an even layer at the bottom of the crockpot.
- Make Sauce: In a mixing bowl, whisk together ½ cup chicken broth, 1 cup heavy cream, 2 cloves minced garlic, ½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes, 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, and ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Cook Chicken: Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the chicken breasts in the crockpot. Cover with the lid and cook on high for 3 hours or low for 5 hours until the chicken is thoroughly cooked and tender.
- Add Spinach: Approximately 10 minutes before serving, add 1 cup of chopped baby spinach into the crockpot. Replace the lid and allow the spinach to wilt in the residual heat for a few minutes.
- Season and Serve: Taste the sauce and season with additional salt and pepper if desired. Serve the Tuscan chicken over cooked pasta or your preferred side dishes and enjoy this creamy, flavorful meal.
Notes
- You can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter version, but the sauce will be less rich.
- Consider using gluten-free flour or cornstarch if you need the recipe to be gluten-free.
- The sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil can be used for extra richness; just drain the oil before chopping.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a thicker sauce, remove the chicken after cooking and simmer the sauce with the lid off until desired consistency is reached.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
