Description
A deliciously creamy Tuscan chicken recipe made effortlessly in a crockpot, combining tender chicken breasts with rich flavors from sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds of chicken breasts
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 1 cup of chicken broth
- 1 cup of sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup of fresh spinach
- 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, mix together the heavy cream, chicken broth, sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through.
- In the last 30 minutes of cooking, add the fresh spinach to the slow cooker.
- Serve over pasta or with rice, and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
For added flavor, consider searing the chicken before placing it in the slow cooker. This dish can be easily customized by adding other vegetables or herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: crockpot, Tuscan chicken, creamy chicken recipe, slow cooker, Italian dish
