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Creamy Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken

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A creamy slow cooker Tuscan chicken recipe with spinach and sun-dried tomatoes that is easy, flavorful, and perfect for cozy dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds / 680 grams)
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (packed in oil)
  • 4 cups fresh spinach (about 120 grams), loosely packed
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half (240 ml)
  • 1 cup chicken broth (240 ml), homemade or low-sodium store-bought
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (about 50 grams)
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (oregano, basil, thyme mix)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
  2. Mince garlic and chop sun-dried tomatoes into bite-sized pieces.
  3. Grate Parmesan cheese and rinse fresh spinach.
  4. Heat olive oil and butter (if using) in a skillet over medium heat.
  5. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  6. Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 1-2 minutes to release oils and deepen flavor.
  7. Place chicken breasts in a single layer at the bottom of the slow cooker.
  8. Pour sautéed garlic and sun-dried tomato mixture evenly over the chicken.
  9. Add chicken broth and heavy cream (or half-and-half) over the chicken.
  10. Sprinkle Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste.
  11. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
  12. About 15 minutes before serving, stir in fresh spinach and grated Parmesan cheese.
  13. Replace lid and let spinach wilt and cheese melt into the sauce.
  14. Gently stir the sauce, taste, and adjust seasoning if needed.
  15. Serve over pasta, mashed potatoes, or your favorite grain.

Notes

Pat chicken dry before cooking to reduce moisture. Sauté garlic and sun-dried tomatoes before slow cooking to build flavor. Add spinach and Parmesan late to keep spinach fresh and cheese creamy. Adjust seasoning at the end. To thicken sauce, mix 1 tsp cornstarch with 2 tsp cold water and cook uncovered on high for 10-15 minutes. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice brightens the dish.

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Keywords: slow cooker chicken, Tuscan chicken, creamy chicken, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, easy dinner, comfort food

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