Easy Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken Recipe
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!
Servings 6
Calories 269kcal
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon jarred minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning blend
- 1 cup chicken stock
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch or tapioca flour
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- Optional ¼ cup chopped fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cut chicken into about 4-ounce pieces and add to slow cooker along with garlic, seasoning, broth, and tomatoes
- Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours or low for 4-6 hours until chicken is cooked through, reaching 165 ℉
- Mix cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water and add slurry into slow cooker along with cream, Parmesan cheese, and spinach
- Let ingredients heat through for an additional 30-45 minutes
- Serve over rice, noodles, mashed potatoes, or as desired
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave.
- Be sure to add spinach near the end so it wilts but does not turn mushy.
- To thicken the sauce, stir in additional cornstarch slurry during the last 30-45 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley, and add an extra sprinkle of Parmesan just before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 269kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 285mg | Potassium: 872mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1392IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 2mg