This Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken Recipe is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that brings the taste of Italy to your dinner table. Utilizing a Crockpot, this recipe allows the chicken to become tender and infused with delicious herbs and spices.
Easy Crockpot Tuscan Chicken Recipe
This Tuscan chicken features juicy chicken breasts cooked with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and a creamy sauce. The recipe takes about 6 hours in the slow cooker and serves 4 people.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Layer Ingredients: Place the seasoned chicken in the slow cooker. Add the sun-dried tomatoes and spinach on top.
- Add Liquids: Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream over the chicken and vegetables.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Finish with Cheese: Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese just before serving, allowing it to melt into the sauce.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh basil if desired and serve hot over pasta or rice.
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: 6g
