Slow Cooker Creamy Tuscan Chicken
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Slow Cooker Creamy Tuscan Chicken
Description
Slow Cooker Creamy Tuscan Chicken features chicken breast pieces cooked gently in chicken broth with garlic, pepper, and sundried tomatoes to build a savory base. Separately sautéed onions, mushrooms, and prosciutto add depth and texture, then are combined with cream cheese in the slow cooker, creating a smooth, creamy sauce enriched with Parmesan cheese. The slow cooking melds flavors and softens the chicken, while the addition of fresh basil provides a herbal note that uplifts the dish.
The dish offers a rich, creamy texture balanced by the slight chew of tomatoes and mushrooms and the saltiness of prosciutto. Its versatile flavor profile makes it suitable for serving over mashed potatoes, pasta, or alongside steamed vegetables, making a hearty meal.
Since chicken broth salt levels vary, seasoning with salt after cooking ensures proper taste. Adding the mushroom and prosciutto mixture and cream cheese toward the end preserves their flavor and texture. This recipe provides a straightforward method to prepare a comforting and richly flavored main dish with relatively simple steps and ingredients.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast about 1 1/2 - 1 3/4 lbs, cut into bite-size pieces
- 4 garlic or 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder, cloves, finely diced
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup chicken broth (plus more to thin sauce, if desired)
- 3/4 cup sundried tomatoes from a jar in oil, drain oil before adding, chopped
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 1 large onion (finely diced)
- 8 ounce mushrooms (sliced)
- 3 ounces prosciutto (chopped)
- 8 ounce cream cheese softened
- 3/4 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- salt (to taste)
- basil fresh
Instructions
- Add bite-size chicken breast to the slow cooker. Add garlic, pepper, chicken broth, and sundried tomatoes. Set on the low or high setting. Cook for 3 hours on high or 4-5 hours on low.
- While cooking, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add butter and let it melt. Add onions and let soften for 5-7 minutes. Add mushrooms and continue to cook until softened, another 5-7 minutes. Add prosciutto and cook for 2 minutes. Set aside.
- With 45 minutes left of cooking time, add mushroom prosciutto mixture and cream cheese. Let it melt.
- After the cream cheese has melted, check for seasonings. Add salt and more pepper if needed. Sprinkle parmesan cheese all over the chicken, while it is still hot. Serve with fresh basil. May serve with mashed potatoes, vegetables, or pasta.
Notes
- Adjust salt carefully at the end since the broth and prosciutto provide varying saltiness.
- Adding the mushroom and prosciutto mix and cream cheese late keeps their flavors distinct.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, pasta, or vegetables to complement the creamy sauce.
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Overall Rating
5
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