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Creamy Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken Recipe Easy Sun-Dried Tomato Dinner

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A rich and velvety slow cooker Tuscan chicken dish with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and a creamy sauce that is tender, flavorful, and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (packed in oil, drained slightly)
  • 3–4 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth (low-sodium preferred)
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional, for sautéing garlic)

Instructions

  1. Prep the ingredients by chopping sun-dried tomatoes, roughly chopping spinach, and mincing garlic (10 minutes).
  2. Optional: Heat olive oil in a sauté pan over medium heat and cook minced garlic until fragrant but not browned (about 1 minute).
  3. Place chicken breasts or thighs in the slow cooker and season both sides with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  4. Scatter chopped sun-dried tomatoes and sautéed garlic evenly over the chicken.
  5. Whisk together heavy cream and chicken broth in a bowl, then pour over the chicken and tomatoes.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours until chicken is tender and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  7. About 15 minutes before serving, stir in chopped spinach and sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the top. Cover and let spinach wilt and cheese melt.
  8. Gently stir everything to combine. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
  9. If sauce is too thin, whisk 1 teaspoon cornstarch with cold water and stir into slow cooker. Cook uncovered for 10-15 minutes to thicken.

Notes

Avoid opening the slow cooker lid frequently to maintain temperature. Browning garlic or chicken before slow cooking adds flavor but is optional. Use heavy cream for best creaminess; coconut cream can substitute for dairy-free. To thicken sauce, use cornstarch slurry near the end of cooking. Be gentle when stirring late in cooking to avoid shredding chicken unless preferred.

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