Crockpot Tuscan Chicken

This Crockpot Tuscan Chicken recipe is packed with flavor and so easy to make. It is a budget friendly recipe that you can make with simple prep before the slow cooker does the work. Make this rich and creamy chicken recipe for dinner tonight.

If you love creamy recipes, you are going to love this Crockpot Tuscan Chicken recipe. It is a low carb chicken recipe that is hearty and flavorful and cozy. With a creamy sauce like this, you are going to want something to soak up every single last drop.

If you are looking for other creamy saucy recipes like my Tuscan chicken, why not also try this Creamy Herb Chicken or Crack Chicken. Both of these recipes are made for a quick weeknight meal.

Ingredients

Here is what I use for this recipe and you can adjust nuts or spices based on preference:

• Boneless skinless chicken breasts: They become tender in the slow cooker and hold the creamy Tuscan sauce well.
• Heavy cream: It creates the rich base that makes the sauce smooth and creamy.
• Chicken broth: It loosens the sauce and helps the chicken stay juicy while cooking.
• Sun dried tomatoes: They add sweet tangy flavor and deep red color to the creamy sauce.
• Baby spinach: It wilts into the sauce near the end and adds color and freshness.
• Parmesan cheese: It melts into the sauce and helps thicken the creamy texture.
• Garlic: It gives the sauce warm savory flavor.
• Italian seasoning: It adds herby flavor that fits the Tuscan style sauce.
• Salt: It seasons the chicken and balances the cream sauce.
• Black pepper: It adds gentle heat and savory depth.

Tools You’ll Need

• Slow cooker: Cooks the chicken gently and helps the sauce thicken slowly.
• Measuring cups: Measures cream and broth accurately for the right sauce texture.
• Cutting board: Provides a safe space for chopping sun dried tomatoes and garlic.
• Knife: Chops tomatoes and garlic into small pieces for even flavor.
• Spoon: Stirs the sauce and folds in spinach and parmesan near the end.

Instructions

Step 1: Place the chicken in the slow cooker

The 2 raw chicken breasts sit slightly apart in the crockpot insert. Garlic and seasonings are scattered unevenly over the top so the surface looks speckled and ready for sauce.

Tip: Pat the chicken dry before adding seasoning so the sauce clings better during slow cooking.

Step 2: Pour in the creamy tomato sauce

Heavy cream and broth cover the lower edges of the chicken while chopped sun dried tomatoes spread across the sauce. The chicken is still visible with uneven red pieces floating around it.

Tip: Keep the chicken partly visible so the sauce can surround it without hiding the shape completely.

Step 3: Cook until the chicken turns tender

The chicken looks opaque and softened while the sauce bubbles lightly around the edges. The sun dried tomatoes darken slightly and the cream turns pale orange with uneven streaks.

Tip: Cook until the chicken shreds easily at the edge while still holding its shape in the sauce.

Step 4: Fold in spinach and parmesan

Spinach is folded into the hot sauce and begins to wilt around the chicken. Parmesan melts in uneven creamy patches while green leaves and red tomato pieces show through the sauce.

Tip: Add spinach near the end so it stays bright and does not disappear into the creamy sauce.

Step 5: Serve one creamy portion

One chicken breast portion sits on a white plate with creamy sauce spooned over it. Wilted spinach and sun dried tomatoes cling to the top with natural uneven texture and soft melted cheese.

Tip: Spoon extra sauce over the chicken right before serving so every bite looks creamy and rich.

Pro Tips

• Use similar sized chicken breasts so both pieces cook evenly and stay juicy in the creamy sauce.
• Do not add spinach too early because it can overcook and lose its bright green color.
• Let the sauce rest for a few minutes after cooking so the parmesan thickens it naturally.
• Serve with pasta rice or mashed potatoes when you want a fuller family dinner.

Storage Instructions

Store leftover Crockpot Tuscan Chicken in an airtight container once it cools slightly. Keep it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and spoon extra sauce over the chicken before closing the container. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave with a splash of broth or cream to loosen the sauce. Freeze only if needed because cream sauces can separate slightly after thawing.

Frequently Asked Questions

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If you love creamy dinners, try Creamy Herb Chicken or Sheet Pan Chicken and Potatoes next.

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