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Crockpot Creamy Tuscan Chicken Recipe

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This creamy Tuscan-style crockpot chicken recipe features tender boneless skinless chicken breasts simmered in a rich sauce made from heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and Italian herbs. Perfectly cooked low and slow, it delivers comforting flavors with minimal prep work and is ideal for serving over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1/2-pound each; around 2 pounds total)
  • 1 teaspoon salt (or more to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (or to taste)

Sauce

  • 3/4 cup heavy cream (do not substitute; fat prevents curdling)
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth (regular or reduced sodium)
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (regular paprika may be substituted)
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely minced

Additional Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained, blotted, and diced
  • 1.5 cups fresh baby spinach

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Spray the slow cooker insert with cooking spray and place the chicken breasts inside. Season evenly with salt and freshly ground black pepper. For more uniform cooking, slice thick breasts into 1/2-inch pieces or gently pound them to even thickness with a meat tenderizer.
  2. Mix the Sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk together heavy cream, chicken broth, grated Parmesan cheese, cornstarch, Dijon mustard, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, and minced garlic until well combined.
  3. Add Sauce and Sun-Dried Tomatoes: Pour the sauce evenly over the seasoned chicken in the crockpot. Scatter the drained and diced sun-dried tomatoes evenly over the top of the chicken and sauce.
  4. Cook the Chicken: Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW setting for 4 to 5 hours, or on HIGH for 2 to 3 hours. The chicken is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  5. Stir and Add Spinach: About 10 minutes before the end of cooking, stir the sauce thoroughly to mix all ingredients evenly. Nestle fresh baby spinach into the sauce, cover the crockpot again, and continue to cook for another 10 minutes until the spinach is wilted.
  6. Adjust Seasoning and Serve: Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning by adding more salt, pepper, or smoked paprika if desired. Serve the creamy Tuscan chicken over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes for a hearty meal.

Notes

  • Use heavy cream for the sauce to prevent curdling and ensure richness.
  • If using reduced sodium chicken broth, adjust salt accordingly to taste.
  • Sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil add the best flavor and texture; drain and blot them before using.
  • For even cooking, slice thicker chicken breasts or pound them to uniform thickness.
  • The dish pairs well with Italian bread or roasted vegetables as side options.

Keywords: Crockpot chicken, slow cooker recipe, cream sauce chicken, Tuscan chicken, easy dinner, Italian chicken recipe

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