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Creamy Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken Recipe Easy Homemade Sun-Dried Tomato Delight

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A rich and creamy slow cooker Tuscan chicken with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and spinach, perfect for cozy dinners with minimal prep and maximum flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds / 680g)
  • 1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained (reserve 1 tablespoon oil)
  • 3 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream (240 ml)
  • 1 cup chicken broth (240 ml)
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (use reserved sun-dried tomato oil if possible)

Instructions

  1. Pat chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  2. Optional: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken breasts for 2 minutes per side until lightly golden.
  3. Place minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes into the slow cooker and stir to distribute evenly.
  4. Layer the seared or raw chicken breasts on top of the garlic and sun-dried tomatoes in the slow cooker.
  5. In a bowl, whisk together heavy cream, chicken broth, and grated Parmesan cheese. Pour evenly over the chicken.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours until chicken is tender and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  7. During the last 10 minutes of cooking, stir in fresh spinach until wilted.
  8. Taste the sauce and adjust salt and pepper as needed. If sauce is too thin, remove chicken and cook on high for 15 minutes to reduce sauce.
  9. Serve chicken topped with creamy Tuscan sauce and garnish with extra Parmesan or fresh basil if desired.

Notes

Searing the chicken before slow cooking adds flavor but can be skipped to save time. Use reserved sun-dried tomato oil for richer taste. Adjust cooking time if using chicken thighs or adding dense ingredients like artichokes. Reduce sauce on high heat if too thin. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and Parmesan with nutritional yeast.

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