Slow-Cooker Creamy Tuscan Chicken
This Slow-Cooker Creamy Tuscan Chicken is rich, creamy, and bursting with savory flavors. Perfect for an effortless, comforting weeknight dinner that impresses every time!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
- 1 cup fresh spinach chopped
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.25 cup fresh basil chopped
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Chicken
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and dried Italian herbs. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, sear the chicken for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden-brown.
Step 2: Layer Ingredients in the Slow Cooker
- Place the seared chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker. Pour chicken broth and heavy cream over the chicken. Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes and sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese evenly on top.
Step 3: Cook on Low
- Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours until the chicken is tender and infused with Tuscan flavors.
Step 4: Add Fresh Greens and Herbs
- About 15 minutes before serving, stir in chopped fresh spinach and basil. Let the residual heat wilt the spinach without overcooking.
Step 5: Final Touches and Serve
- Stir to combine, taste and adjust seasoning with salt or pepper if needed. Serve with your favorite sides like garlic mashed potatoes, pasta, or steamed vegetables.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Slow Cooker
Notes
- Use uniformly sized chicken breasts for even cooking.
- Searing chicken before slow cooking locks in flavor and moisture.
- For thicker sauce, add a cornstarch slurry in the last 15 minutes.
- Rehydrate dry-packed sun-dried tomatoes in warm water before use.
- Fresh herbs added at the end keep flavors bright and vibrant.