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Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken

Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken

Tender chicken that slow cooks in a creamy, Tuscan-inspired sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and Parmesan cheese.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 5 minutes
Course Chicken, Dinner, Slow Cooker
Cuisine Italian, Slow Cooker
Servings 4 servings
Calories 383 kcal

Equipment

  • 6-quart slow cooker
  • 7-quart slow cooker
  • digital thermometer

Ingredients
  

  • 4 breasts boneless skinless chicken about ½-pound each; or about 2 pounds chicken in total
  • 1 teaspoon salt or more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or to taste
  • ¾ cup heavy cream do not substitute; the fat in heavy cream is necessary to prevent curdling or separating of the sauce
  • ½ cup chicken broth regular or reduced sodium; if using reduced sodium you'll likely want to add more salt
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika regular paprika may be substituted
  • 3 cloves garlic finely minced
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and blotted (dice them if necessary because they're on the bigger side)
  • 1 ½ cups fresh baby spinach

Instructions
 

  • Spray the insert of your slow cooker with cooking spray if desired and add the chicken. Season it with salt and pepper. Set aside momentarily.
  • To a small bowl or 2-cup measuring cup, add the cream, broth, Parmesan, cornstarch, Dijon, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic, and whisk to combine. It will not be 'smooth' due to the cheese and the garlic which is fine. Pour the mixture evenly over the chicken.
  • Evenly scatter the sun dried tomatoes over and around the chicken.
  • Place the lid on the slow cooker and slow cook for about 4-5 hours on LOW, OR about 2-3 hours on HIGH.
  • In the final 10 minutes or so of cooking, give the sauce a good stir to make it cohesive. Add the spinach, nestle it into the sauce by stirring it in, place the cover back on, and cook for another 10 minutes or until the spinach wilts.
  • Taste the sauce, and make any necessary flavor adjustments such as more salt, pepper, paprika, etc. Optionally garnish the chicken with extra Parmesan and serve immediately with pasta, mashed potatoes, rice, or your favorite sides.

Notes

Anything with a cream sauce is always best when freshly made and consumed. However, leftovers will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. Reheat gently in the microwave as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 383kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 31gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 134mgSodium: 1113mgPotassium: 804mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2169IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 183mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Crockpot Tuscan chicken, slow cooker Tuscan chicken, Tuscan chicken in a slow cooker
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