Crock Pot Creamy Tuscan Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
6 hrs 5 mins
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Total Time
6 hrs 15 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
300 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Crock Pot Creamy Tuscan Chicken
Description
This recipe uses boneless chicken breasts as the base, slow-cooked with a jar of Alfredo sauce, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, grated Parmesan, and Italian seasoning. The ingredients combine during the cooking process to create a rich, creamy sauce with bursts of tomato and subtle herb notes. The chicken becomes tender after several hours on low heat in the crock pot.
Fresh chopped spinach is stirred in near the end of cooking to add a leafy, slightly earthy contrast to the creamy sauce without overcooking. Serving the dish over linguine allows the sauce to coat the pasta, making it a filling meal.
You can garnish with additional Parmesan cheese before serving for an extra layer of flavor. The slow cooker aspect makes it a convenient recipe to prepare ahead, with minimal active cooking time.
Ingredients
- 3 chicken breast fillet
- 1 Alfredo sauce 15 oz, jar
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 1 cup spinach chopped, fresh
Instructions
- Place the chicken in the crock pot.
- In medium bowl, mix Alfredo sauce, sundried tomatoes, Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning until well mixed.
- Pour over chicken breasts.
- Cover and cook on Low for 6-8 hours.
- Stir in spinach; cook 5 minutes longer. Serve over linguine.
Notes
- Parmesan cheese can be sprinkled on top before serving for enhanced flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 300 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 300kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 122mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 697mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 760mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 620IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 6.4mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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