Description
This Crockpot Tuscan Chicken recipe offers a rich and creamy meal featuring tender chicken breasts simmered in a delicious sauce made with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, herbs, and spinach. Prepared in a slow cooker, it provides a hands-off, flavorful dinner perfect for busy days, with a creamy Tuscan-inspired sauce that enhances the savory chicken.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Sauce Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Vegetables
- 2 cups spinach, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken and sauce: Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts in the crockpot. Add the chopped sun-dried tomatoes, minced garlic, chicken broth, heavy cream, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper to the pot.
- Slow cook the chicken: Cover the crockpot and cook on low heat for 4 to 6 hours, or until the chicken breasts are fully cooked through and tender.
- Add spinach: About 30 minutes before the cooking time ends, add the chopped spinach into the crockpot and stir well to combine with the sauce and chicken.
- Serve: Once cooked, serve the chicken breasts topped with the creamy Tuscan sauce spooned over them for a flavorful and comforting meal.
Notes
- For extra flavor, use homemade chicken broth if available.
- Sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil can be drained before chopping to reduce greasiness.
- Heavy cream can be substituted with half-and-half for a lighter sauce, though it will be less rich.
- Cook times may vary based on your slow cooker model; always check that the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Serve with crusty bread, over pasta, or alongside steamed vegetables or rice to complete the meal.
