Bring a taste of Tuscany to your table, right from your slow cooker! Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken is an easy recipe with gourmet flavor. Fresh spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and creamy sauce will leave you scraping your bowl – buon appetito!

overhead plated Tuscan chicken on bed of mashed potatoes in white bowl, with bowls of mashed potatoes and Parmesan cheese in background

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What’s To Love About This Recipe

Tuscan chicken is all about the meld of savory flavors inspired by Italian cuisine! This recipe is a mouthwatering way to prepare chicken breasts in the slow cooker, bringing freshness to your dinner routine.
Need an easy meal that’s sure to impress? Slow cooker Tuscan chicken is the perfect choice for a special dinner or for entertaining guests, but it’s also simple enough to enjoy on a weeknight.
Elevate your typical Italian dishes by serving Tuscan chicken with mashed potatoes, rice, orzo, or your favorite noodles.
This meal delivers a gourmet effect, but it couldn’t be simpler to assemble. Add the first batch of ingredients to the slow cooker at the beginning, and then add the dairy and spinach right before dinner time. The end result is fresh, creamy, and oh-so-delicious!
Make your lunch leftovers even more tasty with Tuscan chicken and your preferred carb. The flavors continue to deepen and reheat easily.

Ingredients Needed

Boneless skinless chicken breasts – Chicken breasts work well for slow-cooking in this recipe and become super tender. Cutting them into smaller pieces helps everything cook evenly and makes for easy serving right from the slow cooker.
Jarred minced garlic – Minced garlic adds depth and aromatic quality to the dish.
Italian seasoning blend – Use a premade blend from the store or mix up your own Italian seasoning. The key herbs to achieve true Tuscan flavor are basil, oregano, and parsley, among others.
Chicken stock – Stock is a richer cooking liquid than broth, creating a deeply flavored, savory base for this dish while also infusing the chicken breasts with flavor.
Sun-dried tomatoes – This is a staple for a Tuscan dish! Sun-dried tomatoes have a unique, earthy flavor, and the slow cooker draws it out over hours of simmering.
Cornstarch or tapioca flour – Use this thickener to achieve just the right consistency for the creamy sauce. You want it thick enough to stick to your spoon and cover every tasty bite!
Heavy cream – Heavy cream is essential to the dish’s luxurious flavor.
Grated Parmesan cheese – Parmesan adds complexity and rustic depth to the sauce. Grated Parmesan works well because it easily melts into the dish during cooking.
Fresh spinach – Added near the end, fresh spinach stays vibrant and flavorful as it slightly wilts into the creamy sauce.
(Optional) Chopped fresh basil or parsley – Freshly chopped herbs add the finishing touch to the dish in the best way possible! This is a step that is totally worth it for the most authentic flavor.

ingredients for Tuscan chicken including chicken, garlic, Italian seasoning blend, chicken stock, sun-dried tomatoes, corn starch, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese

How To Make Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken

Cut the chicken into approximately 4-ounce pieces and add to the slow cooker, along with garlic, seasoning, broth, and tomatoes.

overhead shot of black slow cooker with chicken breasts in broth, garlic, seasoning and tomatoes

Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours or on low for 4-6 hours until the chicken is cooked through. (Chicken should reach 165 ℉.)
Mix cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water and add the slurry into the slow cooker along with cream, Parmesan cheese, and spinach.

clear bowl with corn starch slurry with whisk

black slow cooker with cooked chicken and addition of heavy cream

Let the ingredients heat through for an additional 30-45 minutes.
Serve over rice, noodles, mashed potatoes, or as desired.

overhead shot of black slow cooker with finished Tuscan chicken and basil leaves

Pro Tips

Add the spinach toward the end of the cooking time to prevent it from overcooking and becoming mushy. It should wilt slightly but still retain color and texture.
If the sauce is too thin, stir in an additional slurry of 2 tablespoons cornstarch (or tapioca flour) mixed with 2 tablespoons of water during the final 30-45 minutes of cooking.
Fresh basil or parsley makes a colorful and flavorful finishing touch! To elevate the dish a little more, add an extra sprinkle of Parmesan right before serving.

Recipe Substitutions and Variations

Boneless skinless chicken thighs are a great alternative if you prefer dark meat. They may be juicier and slightly more forgiving if overcooked.
Heavy cream gives the sauce a rich, luxurious texture, but half-and-half or full-fat coconut milk could be used as dairy-free alternatives. The flavor may change slightly, but it will still be delicious nonetheless.
Dried and packaged sun-dried tomatoes are the easiest option for infusing Tuscan flavors, and oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes will bring the most flavor. Just drain off excess oil before adding them to the slow cooker.

How To Serve Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken

Serve Tuscan chicken over white rice, fettuccine or penne noodles, or Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes. Carbs are essential to enjoy every last bite of creamy sauce!

Add a toasty slice of garlic bread and Lemon Pepper Roasted Asparagus for a restaurant-style meal made in the comfort of your kitchen.

closeup shot of Tuscan chicken in black slow cooker and white ladle

Storing and Reheating

How To Best Store Leftovers

Fridge

Store leftover chicken and sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Freezer

This won’t be the best option for freezing – best to enjoy it within a few days! Since the sauce is made with dairy and fresh spinach, it will separate upon thawing, and the spinach will lose its texture.

How To Best Reheat Leftovers

Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave until warmed through.