Crock Pot Tuscan Chicken
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4.9
Crock Pot Tuscan Chicken
Description
Crock Pot Tuscan Chicken pairs boneless, skinless chicken breasts with pressed garlic, salt, and pepper, slow-cooked alongside sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, quartered artichoke hearts, and diced onion. This group of ingredients steams and softens over 2.5 to 4 hours depending on heat setting, allowing the chicken to absorb the aromatic and savory qualities of the toppings. Fresh spinach is added at the end for a quick wilt that enhances the dish's color and texture without overcooking.
The resulting dish features tender chicken breasts served with a mixture of pickled artichoke, slightly sweet sun-dried tomatoes, and mellow cooked onion with wilted spinach, creating a balanced flavor profile. It can be served as a whole dinner or shredded and mixed with the toppings for a more integrated entrée, making it versatile for meals.
Substitutions can be made for chicken thighs or types of onion to suit personal preference, and frozen spinach can replace fresh if needed. Leftovers store well refrigerated for three to four days or freeze for up to two months, and reheating can be done in short microwave increments to retain moisture.
Ingredients
- 3 lbs chicken breast boneless, skinless
- 6 cloves garlic pressed
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 14 oz artichoke hearts drained and quartered, canned
- 8 oz sun-dried tomatoes with herbs, packed in oil, jarred
- 8 oz baby spinach
- 1 onion diced
Instructions
- Lay the chicken breast in the crock pot and season with salt, pepper and pressed garlic.
- On top of the chicken combine the sun dried tomatoes (with oil and herbs,) artichoke hearts, and onion.
- Cook on high for 2.5-3 hours, or low for 3.5-4 hours.
- Once the chicken is cooked through (165˚F internal temp) open the crock pot and add the spinach on top. Leave the lid closed for 5-10 minutes to let the spinach wilt. Then stir it into the toppings.
- Serve hot either as whole chicken breasts with the toppings, or shredded and mixed with the toppings. Enjoy!
Notes
- Chicken thighs can be substituted for chicken breasts if preferred.
- Any type of onion, including yellow, white, sweet, or red, can be used.
- Fresh spinach is preferred for texture and flavor, but frozen spinach is an acceptable substitute.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Reheat leftovers in the microwave using 30-second increments to avoid drying out the chicken.
- This recipe works well as a freezer meal both before and after cooking.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 325 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 8oz | |
| Calories | 325kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 39g | 78% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 775mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 1260mg | 27% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 3570IU | 71% |
| Vitamin C | 51mg | 57% |
| Calcium | 67mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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