Crockpot Tuscan Chicken
User Reviews
4.4
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
3 hrs
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Total Time
3 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
283 kcal
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Course
Dinner
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Cuisine
Italian-American Fussion
Crockpot Tuscan Chicken
Description
The recipe starts by seasoning chicken breasts with Italian seasoning, onion powder, salt, and pepper. These are placed in a greased crockpot and covered with a sauce mixture including chicken broth, heavy cream, minced garlic, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese. Cooking on high or low heat slowly infuses the chicken with the creamy, savory sauce. Spinach is added near the end to wilt slightly without overcooking.
The result is a rich, velvety dish with tender chicken and a sauce that is tangy from the sun-dried tomatoes and savory from Parmesan. The spinach adds color and freshness.
It is typically served over cooked pasta, making a hearty meal. The slow cooker method ensures ease and consistently tender meat with a sauce that binds all ingredients well.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast boneless skinless
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning or store-bought, homemade
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- kosher salt cracked, to taste
- black pepper cracked, to taste
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup sun dried tomato drained and chopped
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 1 cup spinach baby, chopped
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with Italian seasoning, onion powder, and salt and pepper. Season on both sides of the chicken.
- Spray the inside of the crockpot with nonstick cooking spray. Layer the seasoned chicken in the bottom of the crockpot.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, heavy cream, minced garlic, chopped sundried tomatoes, and parmesan cheese.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken into the crock pot.
- Cook on high for 3 hours, or low for 5 hours.
- Right before serving, add the chopped spinach to the crockpot. Replace the lid and allow the spinach to wilt.
- Season with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve over cooked pasta, and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 283 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 283kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 99mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 318mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 684mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1232IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 158mg | 16% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.4
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