Description
A creamy and flavorful Tuscan chicken slow-cooked to perfection with sun-dried tomatoes, parmesan cheese, and fresh spinach. This easy, set-it-and-forget-it recipe yields tender chicken breasts in a rich sauce, perfect for serving over pasta, rice, or potatoes for a comforting Italian-inspired meal.
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 make cleanup easier.
- Add Chicken: Place the 4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts into the slow cooker in an even layer.
- Mix Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the heavy cream, chicken broth, cornstarch, minced garlic, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, grated parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, kosher salt, black pepper, onion powder, paprika, and red pepper flakes. Stir the mixture until well combined and smooth.
- Pour Sauce: Pour the prepared creamy sauce evenly over the chicken breasts in the slow cooker, making sure they are well coated.
- Cook Chicken: Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on high for 3 hours or on low for 5 hours. Check that the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165°F to ensure it is fully cooked. Note that cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the chicken breasts.
- Add Spinach: Once the chicken is cooked, stir the sauce gently, then add the chopped baby spinach. Cover and cook for an additional 10 minutes until the spinach has wilted and is tender.
- Serve: Serve the creamy Tuscan chicken over your choice of pasta, rice, or potatoes for a delicious, comforting meal.
Notes
- This recipe is perfect for a fuss-free, elegant dinner that's both low-carb and high-protein.
- Using a crockpot liner simplifies cleaning afterward.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to your preferred level of heat.
- For thicker sauce, you can increase cornstarch slightly or reduce the cooking liquid.
- Fresh baby spinach can be substituted with frozen spinach if fresh is unavailable—just thaw and drain excess water before adding.
- Serve with crusty bread or a simple side salad for a complete meal.
- Cooking times may vary based on slow cooker model and chicken breast size; always check the internal temperature for safety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 482 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 470 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
