Description
Cozy, creamy, and loaded with Italian flair, this Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken is your new go-to for a quick dinner or effortless weekend meal. Juicy chicken simmers in a rich garlic-Parmesan cream sauce bursting with sun-dried tomatoes and tender spinach. Whether you’re after easy dinner ideas, a healthy-ish comfort dish, or just looking for new food ideas, this easy recipe is guaranteed to deliver big flavor with little fuss. Perfect for pairing with pasta, mashed potatoes, or a low-carb option for a satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
1/2 cup chicken broth
3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
3 cups fresh spinach, chopped
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon water
Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
1. Pat chicken dry and rub with a mix of salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and paprika.
2. Optional: Sear chicken in a skillet with olive oil for 2–3 minutes per side for extra flavor.
3. In a bowl, whisk together cream, broth, garlic, Parmesan, and chopped sun-dried tomatoes.
4. Place chicken in the slow cooker and pour sauce over the top.
5. Cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or HIGH for 2.5–3 hours until chicken is tender.
6. Stir in fresh spinach 20–30 minutes before serving.
7. Optional: Mix cornstarch and water to make a slurry, then stir into the sauce to thicken.
8. Serve with your choice of pasta, rice, or bread, and garnish with herbs and extra cheese.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for the creamiest sauce.
Add spinach at the end to keep its color and texture intact.
Searing the chicken before slow cooking boosts flavor and appearance.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: easy dinner, creamy chicken, tuscan chicken, slow cooker recipe, comfort food