Creamy Tuscan Chicken
A comforting slow cooker recipe featuring tender chicken in a rich, creamy sauce with garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 lbs)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 3 cloves garlic (finely minced)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper
- ⅓ cup sun-dried tomatoes (oil packed, drained and chopped)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup chopped fresh spinach
Instructions
Preparation
- Start by placing the chicken breasts directly into your slow cooker. They should form a single layer, spaced out a bit so they cook evenly.
- In a small bowl, combine the salt, Italian seasoning, paprika, and pepper. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the chicken.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the heavy whipping cream, cornstarch, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and the grated Parmesan cheese into the cream mixture and pour it over the chicken in the slow cooker.
Cooking
- Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on low until the chicken reaches a safe cooking temperature.
- If the sauce separates, give it a gentle stir to bring it back together.
Finishing Touches
- After cooking, add in the chopped fresh spinach and stir well.
- Taste and adjust any seasonings if needed before serving.
Notes
Serve this dish over rice or potatoes, and consider adjusting the amount of sun-dried tomatoes for a bolder flavor. Leftovers make great additions to salads or sandwiches.