The Best Slow Cooker Creamy Tuscan Chicken
A decadent and elegant one-pot meal featuring tender chicken breasts in a rich garlic cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 mins
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
1.5-2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil), chopped
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
3 cups fresh spinach
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry)
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes.
2. Place chicken in the slow cooker and add garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and chicken broth.
3. Cover and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours or HIGH for 2.5-3 hours.
4. Remove chicken and set aside; turn slow cooker to HIGH.
5. Whisk in heavy cream, parmesan, and cornstarch slurry.
6. Stir in spinach until wilted and sauce has thickened.
7. Return chicken to the pot, coat with sauce, and serve.
Notes
For the best results, use fresh parmesan and heavy cream. If you use chicken thighs, increase the cook time by 30-60 minutes on LOW.