Perfect Crockpot Tuscan Chicken
A comforting and flavorful dish made with tender chicken breasts, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach in a creamy sauce, cooked effortlessly in a crockpot.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 lb chicken breasts Thawed, not frozen.
- 1/2 tsp salt For seasoning.
- 3/4 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1/8 tsp black pepper Season to taste.
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp cornstarch To thicken the sauce.
- 4 cloves garlic (minced) Adds flavor.
- 1/4 tsp salt For seasoning.
- 1/8 tsp black pepper Adjust to taste.
- 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese (grated) For added umami.
- 1 cup fresh spinach To be added at the end.
Instructions
Preparation
- Place the chicken breasts into your crockpot, arranged in a single layer.
- Season the chicken with salt, Italian seasoning, paprika, and black pepper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the heavy cream and cornstarch until smooth, then pour over the seasoned chicken.
- Add minced garlic, additional salt and pepper, and gently stir to incorporate.
- Sprinkle in chopped sun-dried tomatoes and grated Parmesan cheese, gently mixing everything together.
- Cover the crockpot and cook on low for about 6 hours.
- About 15 minutes before serving, fold in fresh spinach and let it wilt.
Notes
To enhance flavor, add a squeeze of lemon juice before serving. Prepare ingredients the night before to save time.