Slow Cooker Creamy Tuscan Garlic Chicken
Slow Cooker Creamy Tuscan Garlic Chicken is a comforting dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a luscious garlic cream sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, and vibrant spinach. This easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, chopped
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker and season with salt and pepper.
- Add minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes on top of the chicken.
- In a separate bowl, mix chicken broth and cream cheese until smooth; pour over the chicken.
- Sprinkle Italian seasoning on top.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 4 hours.
- Stir in baby spinach just before serving until wilted.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: - For extra flavor, sear the chicken first in a skillet before adding it to the slow cooker. - You can substitute turkey or chickpeas for a different protein option. - Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.