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Creamy Crockpot Tuscan Chicken Recipe Easy Tender Slow-Cooked Meal

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A comforting and easy slow-cooked Tuscan chicken recipe featuring tender chicken breasts in a rich, creamy sauce with garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach. Perfect for busy weeknights and cozy dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds / 700g)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder (or 3 fresh garlic cloves, minced)
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning (basil, oregano, thyme blend)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup chicken broth (preferably low sodium)
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (packed in oil)
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach (or kale)
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • Optional garnish: fresh basil leaves, chopped
  • Optional garnish: crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. (Prep time: 5 minutes)
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken breasts 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown but not cooked through. Transfer chicken to the crockpot. (Time: 10 minutes)
  3. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add butter, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and minced garlic (if using fresh). Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, scraping up browned bits.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, then stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. (Time: 5-7 minutes)
  5. Pour the creamy sauce over the chicken in the crockpot. Scatter fresh spinach leaves on top. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours until chicken is tender and cooked through (internal temp 165°F / 75°C).
  6. About 15 minutes before serving, gently stir to mix wilted spinach into the sauce. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. For thicker sauce, remove chicken and simmer sauce on stove to reduce. (Time: 15 minutes)
  7. Serve chicken with a generous ladle of sauce. Garnish with chopped fresh basil and crushed red pepper flakes if desired.

Notes

Browning the chicken before slow cooking adds flavor but can be skipped for convenience. Use oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes for best flavor. To make dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and Parmesan with dairy-free cheese or nutritional yeast. Adjust seasoning at the end as slow cooking can mellow flavors. Sauce can be thickened by simmering after cooking or using a cornstarch slurry.

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