Description
Slow Cooker Creamy Tuscan Chicken features tender chicken simmered in a rich creamy sauce with sun dried tomatoes spinach garlic and smooth melted cheese. The slow cooker creates soft balanced flavors that pair well with pasta or rice making it a comforting and satisfying dish for everyday meals.
Ingredients
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup chopped sun dried tomatoes
2 cups fresh spinach
1/2 cup grated cheese such as Cabot Shredded Parmesan or Tillamook Shredded Parmesan
4 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
1. Combine heavy cream chicken broth sun dried tomatoes garlic Italian seasoning salt and pepper in the slow cooker.
2. Place chicken breasts into the mixture to coat well and settle into the sauce.
3. Cover and cook on low for six to seven hours or on high for three to four hours until the chicken becomes tender.
4. Add spinach and grated cheese in the last thirty minutes stirring gently as the spinach wilts and the cheese melts.
5. Serve warm with fresh basil and spoon the creamy sauce over pasta or rice.
Notes
Using grated cheese helps it blend smoothly into the sauce and prevents clumping during the final stage of cooking.
Sun dried tomatoes vary in saltiness so adjust seasoning at the end after tasting the sauce.
If the sauce becomes too thick add a splash of broth to loosen it while keeping the creamy texture.
Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to four days and reheat slowly on the stove to maintain the smooth consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Tuscan Style