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Crockpot Creamy Tuscan Chicken

Creamy Tuscan chicken recipe with sun dried tomatoes and spinach.
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This rich and creamy chicken dish simmers away in the slow cooker, delivering restaurant-worthy comfort food with minimal effort. Juicy chicken thighs are cooked in a savory, herby sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach, finished with parmesan and cream. It's the perfect set-it-and-forget-it meal for a cozy, satisfying dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, roughly chopped
  • 1 tbsp dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Pat chicken thighs dry and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 2-3 minutes per side until golden, then transfer to crockpot.
  3. In the same skillet, add diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook 30 seconds more. Scrape mixture into crockpot.
  4. Add sun-dried tomatoes with a bit of their oil, Italian seasoning, and chicken broth to the crockpot. Stir gently.
  5. Cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours or HIGH for 2 hours, until chicken is tender.
  6. Remove chicken to a plate and shred with two forks.
  7. To the liquid in the crockpot, stir in heavy cream and parmesan until smooth. Add spinach and stir until wilted.
  8. Return shredded chicken to crockpot and stir to coat in sauce. Heat for 10-15 minutes more. Adjust seasoning and serve.

Notes

For best results, do not add dairy ingredients until the last step to prevent curdling. Chicken breasts can be used but may require less cook time. For a lighter sauce, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.

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