Slow Cooker Chicken Florentine Recipe

I started making Slow Cooker Chicken Florentine on the days when I leave early and want dinner waiting when I get home. The grated parmesan cheese turns tender after hours in the slow cooker, and the heavy cream keeps everything comforting. It reheats well the next day, which is half the reason I keep coming back to it.

Simply add the ingredients to your slow cooker and let it do the work while you attend to other tasks. The result is a flavorful and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy.

Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Florentine

This recipe features chicken breasts cooked slowly with spinach, garlic, and a creamy sauce, creating a rich and comforting dish. It takes about 6 hours on low heat and serves 4 people.

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Cooked pasta or rice for serving

Instructions

1. Prepare the Slow Cooker: Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker.
2. Add Ingredients: Pour the chicken broth and heavy cream over the chicken. Sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper on top. Add the chopped spinach.
3. Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
4. Finish the Dish: Once cooked, stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and well combined.
5. Serve: Serve the chicken and sauce over cooked pasta or rice, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 6 hours
• Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 4 servings
• Calories: 450kcal
• Fat: 30g
• Protein: 35g
• Carbohydrates: 8g

Whenever I make Slow Cooker Chicken Florentine, I set aside a portion for lunch the next day since it seems to taste even better then. Feel free to swap in whatever vegetables you have on hand. Small changes like that are how this became a recipe I actually rely on.