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Rich Crockpot Tuscan Chicken (Rich Crockpot Tuscan Chicken Recipe)

Rich Crockpot Tuscan Chicken in creamy sun-dried tomato sauce
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Delicious Rich Crockpot Tuscan Chicken recipe with step-by-step instructions.

Ingredients

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  • For the chicken:
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (2 lbs, patted dry)
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  • For the chicken seasoning:
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 1/8 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
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  • For the sauce:
  • 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed preferred)
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 cup fresh spinach
  • 1/8 tsp pepper
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream (I use Kerrygold for richness)
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)

Instructions

1. Pat the chicken breasts dry with a paper towel and place them in a 3- to 4-quart slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp paprika, 1/8 tsp pepper, and 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning. Sprinkle this seasoning mixture evenly over the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the heavy whipping cream, cornstarch, minced garlic, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp pepper until smooth. Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes and freshly grated Parmesan cheese, mixing thoroughly.

3. Pour the creamy sauce mixture from Step 2 evenly over the seasoned chicken in the slow cooker, making sure the chicken is well coated.

4. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for about 3 hours, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. If the sauce separates during cooking, simply stir it until smooth.

5. Stir the fresh spinach into the hot sauce and chicken in the slow cooker until wilted. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Remove the chicken and sauce to serve.

6. To add a final touch of freshness, sprinkle a few extra shavings of Parmesan on top just before serving.

Notes

You can substitute boneless thighs if preferred for extra juiciness.

If you don’t have cornstarch, use 1 tbsp flour instead to thicken the sauce.

For a spicier version, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the seasoning mix.

Serve over mashed potatoes, pasta, or rice to soak up the rich sauce.

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