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Creamy Crockpot Tuscan Chicken with Spinach and Tomatoes

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A rich and comforting slow cooker dish featuring tender chicken breasts in a creamy sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach. Perfect for easy weeknight dinners or cozy weekend meals.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs / 680 g)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves minced garlic
  • ½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed)
  • 4 cups loosely packed baby spinach
  • 1 cup heavy cream (240 ml)
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened (115 g)
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (50 g)
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • ½ cup chicken broth (120 ml)

Instructions

  1. Pat dry chicken breasts and season both sides with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another 2 minutes.
  3. Place seasoned chicken breasts in the crockpot. Pour garlic and sun-dried tomato mixture over the chicken. Add chicken broth.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and is tender.
  5. About 15 minutes before cooking is done, remove chicken breasts and set aside. Stir heavy cream, cream cheese, and Parmesan into the crockpot until smooth and creamy.
  6. Return chicken to the crockpot and add baby spinach. Stir gently to combine and cook covered for an additional 10 minutes on low to wilt spinach.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve hot over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.

Notes

If the sauce is too thick, add a splash more chicken broth or cream to loosen it. Softened cream cheese blends better and prevents lumps. Adding spinach at the end keeps it bright and fresh. Chicken thighs can be used instead of breasts for juicier meat. Avoid lifting the crockpot lid during cooking to maintain steady heat.

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