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Creamy Crockpot Tuscan Chicken

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Creamy Crockpot Tuscan Chicken with Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Spinach is a comforting, flavorful slow cooker meal featuring tender chicken in a silky parmesan sauce. It’s easy to prepare, crowd-pleasing, and perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lb)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
  • 3 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil (optional)
  • 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides evenly with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder.
  2. Arrange the seasoned chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker. Sprinkle chopped sun-dried tomatoes over the top. Scatter minced garlic and, if using, sliced mushrooms.
  3. In a mixing bowl, blend together heavy cream, softened cream cheese, grated parmesan, and unsalted butter. Whisk until smooth and lump-free.
  4. Pour the cream sauce evenly over the chicken and sun-dried tomatoes. Add crushed red pepper flakes if desired.
  5. Cover and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours, until chicken is tender and reaches 165°F internally.
  6. In the last 15-20 minutes of cooking, add fresh baby spinach on top and gently stir into the sauce until wilted.
  7. Check the sauce for thickness. If too thin, leave the lid off for the final 10 minutes to let excess liquid evaporate. Taste and adjust salt, pepper, or add lemon juice for brightness.
  8. Use tongs to transfer chicken to plates. Spoon sauce, tomatoes, and spinach over the top. Garnish with fresh basil if desired.

Notes

For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream and cream cheese with coconut cream and vegan cheese. Chicken thighs can be used instead of breasts for extra juiciness. Add spinach at the end for best texture. Sauce can be prepped ahead for quicker assembly. If sauce separates, whisk vigorously or add a splash of warm cream. Leftovers keep well and flavors deepen overnight.

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Keywords: Tuscan chicken, crockpot chicken, creamy chicken, slow cooker, comfort food, Italian chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, parmesan sauce, easy dinner, gluten-free

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