Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken (Printable Version)
Creamy Tuscan chicken with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, spinach and parmesan, cooked low and slow for tender results.
# What You Need:
→ Meats
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
→ Vegetables & Aromatics
02 - 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
03 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
05 - 2 cups fresh baby spinach
→ Dairy
06 - 1 cup heavy cream
07 - 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
08 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
→ Liquids
09 - 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
→ Spices & Seasonings
10 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
11 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
12 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
13 - 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
# How-To:
01 - Generously season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt, black pepper, and dried Italian herbs.
02 - Place the chopped onion, minced garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes evenly in the base of the slow cooker.
03 - Arrange the seasoned chicken breasts on top of the vegetables in the slow cooker.
04 - Pour the chicken broth and heavy cream over the chicken. Place unsalted butter in small pieces on top.
05 - Cover and cook on low setting for 4 hours, or on high setting for 2 hours, until chicken is thoroughly cooked and tender.
06 - Transfer the cooked chicken to a platter. Stir grated parmesan cheese and fresh spinach into the hot sauce in the slow cooker. Allow spinach to wilt, about 5 minutes.
07 - Return chicken to the slow cooker, spoon sauce over the chicken, and continue to cook on low for another 5 to 10 minutes. Serve warm, topped with additional parmesan if desired.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- This dish makes any kitchen smell like a tiny trattoria when the sun-dried tomatoes and garlic mingle in the slow cooker.
- It's rich and comforting, yet completely fuss-free, so you can actually relax while dinner transforms itself.
02 -
- Adding the spinach and cheese before removing the chicken makes the sauce stringy and ruins the texture—learned this after an impatient night.
- Chopping the sun-dried tomatoes smaller than you think prevents big, chewy bites that hijack the dish.
03 -
- Searing the chicken first adds a toasted flavor dimension you will absolutely notice in the finished dish.
- Using freshly grated parmesan ensures your sauce stays smooth and never gets clumpy.