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Savory Delicious Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken
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Irresistibly Savory Delicious Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken Recipe

Experience the rich flavors of Savory Delicious Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken with tender chicken and a creamy garlic-Parmesan sauce.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time6 hours
Total Time6 hours 15 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Comfort Food, Creamy Sauce, easy dinner, Family Meal, Slow Cooker, Tuscan Chicken
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 480kcal

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Skillet
  • mixing bowl

Ingredients

For the Chicken

  • 4 pieces Chicken Breasts Can substitute with boneless, skinless chicken thighs

For the Cream Sauce

  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Can use half-and-half or coconut cream for lighter version
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Vegetable broth can be used as a substitute
  • 4 cloves Garlic Cloves Minced, garlic powder can be used as a last resort
  • 1 medium Onion Chopped, shallots work for milder flavor
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated, can use nutritional yeast for dairy-free option

For the Vegetables

  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Small tomato varieties can be used if cherry tomatoes are unavailable
  • 2 cups Fresh Spinach Kale can be used for heartier option

For Seasoning

  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with any cooking oil
  • to taste Salt To enhance overall flavors
  • to taste Black Pepper Freshly ground offers the best flavor
  • 2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning Blended herbs for classic Italian flavor

Instructions

Cooking Steps

  • Begin by seasoning the chicken breasts generously with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  • In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the seasoned chicken for about 3 minutes on each side.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, chicken broth, minced garlic, chopped onion, and grated Parmesan cheese until smooth.
  • Place the seared chicken in the slow cooker and top with cherry tomatoes and fresh spinach.
  • Carefully pour the cream mixture over the chicken and vegetables.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 4 to 6 hours or on HIGH for 2 to 3 hours.
  • Garnish with remaining Parmesan cheese and serve warm over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.

Notes

For an even richer sauce, consider adding a block of cream cheese to the slow cooker during the last hour of cooking. Serve with crusty bread to soak up the sauce.