Description
This Crockpot Tuscan Chicken is an easy and quick dinner idea with tender chicken in a simple creamy sauce with spinach and sun dried tomatoes. It is one of the best healthy comfort food ideas for weeknight dinner and meal prep because the slow cooker does most of the work while the sauce turns rich and cozy. Serve it for a family dinner or a small holiday potluck when you need something creamy and dependable.
Ingredients
- 2 large Boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Chicken broth
- 1/2 cup chopped Sun dried tomatoes
- 2 cups Baby spinach
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves minced Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Notes
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: 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.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Dishes
- Cuisine: American Italian Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken portion
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 145mg