Crock Pot Creamy Tuscan Chicken Recipe (So Easy!)

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Creamy Tuscan Chicken Turn delicious Italian flavors into the main course of your next Italian night with spinach and sun-dried tomatoes!it is similar to Creamy Tuscan Salmon, but the added bonus of cooking low, slow, and tender in your slow cooker.I will show you how to do this Crock Pot Tuscan Garlic Chicken Recipebut there are also stovetop instructions if that’s your preference.

Ingredients and Substitutes

This section explains how to choose the best ingredients for Creamy Garlic Tuscan Chicken, what each ingredient does in the recipe, and substitution options.For measurements, see Recipe card below.

• olive oil – For best flavor, use extra virgin olive oil, but if you have avocado oil, you can.
• garlic – Fresh garlic tastes best, but canned minced garlic will also work.
• heavy cream – Most other types of milk won’t have the same creamy flavor and texture, so avoid regular milk, almond milk, or coconut milk beverages as substitutes. However, full-fat coconut milk or coconut milk will also work.
• chicken soup – I use the low sodium variety because the accompanying cheese is rather salty.you can also use Homemade Bone Broth.
• grated parmesan cheese – Grated varieties are easier to incorporate into sauces.
• chicken breast – I used boneless skinless chicken breasts, but you can also use boneless chicken thighs.
• sun dried tomatoes – I do it myself Oven dried tomatoesbut store-bought varieties are also available.
• spinach – Fresh spinach is best for this Crock Pot Tuscan Chicken.
• seasoning – including store-bought or Homemade Italian Seasoning, Sea Salt and Black Pepper. You can also add crushed red pepper flakes if you like extra heat.

How to Make Tuscan Garlic Chicken in a Crock Pot

This section describes how to make a Tuscan chicken pot friendly, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique to help you visualize it.For complete instructions, including quantities and temperatures, see Recipe card below.

1. Make the sauce. in a medium pan On medium heat, fry garlic in oil. Add cream and chicken stock and bring to a simmer.

2. Bold. Lower the heat and stir the Parmesan cheese into the sauce until smooth. Season with salt, if desired.
3. Prepare the chicken. Put the chicken on the bottom slow cooker. Season and top with sun-dried tomatoes.

4. fall. Pour the sauce over the chicken. Cook until done, then remove the chicken from the cooker.
5. withered. Turn the slow cooker to high, add the spinach, and stir until wilted.

6. Finish. Return the chicken to the slow cooker and spoon the ingredients over the top before serving.

Tips for the Best Tuscan Chicken

When you’re making Tuscan chicken in the Crock Pot, here are my top tips to make sure your chicken is perfect every time:

• Put more sauce directly on the chicken. You want a little more on the chicken and less on the bottom of the crock. That way, you’ll end up with more of the sauce sticking to the chicken and the meat more juicy. Also, the part on top of the chicken is thicker.
• Wait until the end to add the spinach. It will wither very quickly! Just don’t let it slow cook all the time with the Creamy Tuscan Garlic Chicken as it will turn mushy. Spinach should only be added at the end.
• Stack the toppings high. When you’re ready to serve, don’t forget to place the toppings at the bottom of the crock pot on the Tuscan Garlic Chicken on a plate.
• Don’t forget the sauce at the bottom of the slow cooker. Drizzle the sauce over the chicken for extra juiciness when serving.

How to Make Tuscan Chicken in a Skillet

Don’t have a crock pot? no problem! You can easily adjust the recipe by placing it in a saucepan – so the sauce thickens, if you like:

1. season. Pat the chicken breast dry with paper towels. Season with Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
2. searing. Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and roast for 4-8 minutes per side, not moving too much, until golden brown and almost cooked. Transfer to a plate, cover and keep warm.
3. Make the sauce. Reduce the heat to medium and follow the directions for the Creamy Tuscan Sauce for the Crock Pot version above. (You can use the same frying pan.)
4. Add sun-dried tomatoes and spinach. Cook for a few minutes until the spinach is wilted.
5. Return the chicken to the pot. Heat for a few minutes until hot and cooked through.

Storage Instructions

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. You can also make the sauce ahead of time, store in the refrigerator, then heat and thin as needed and pour over the chicken.

Reheat in microwave or 350°F oven on low power until warm.

Can You Freeze Creamy Tuscan Chicken?

Yes, you can freeze Crock Pot Creamy Tuscan Garlic Chicken, although the texture of the sauce may change. Cool completely, cover tightly, and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight before reheating.

What to Serve with Creamy Tuscan Chicken

This Crock Pot Tuscan Garlic Chicken goes so well with so many sides! Try these simple dishes:

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Crock Pot Creamy Tuscan Chicken Recipe (So Easy!)

An easy, creamy Tuscan garlic chicken recipe in a crock pot featuring juicy chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach and a creamy sauce.

Prepare: 15 minute

chef: 3 Hour

All: 3 Hour 15 minute

Serving Size: 4 (Adjust the scale recipe)

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1. in a hot oil medium pan Over medium fire. Add the garlic and sauté for a minute or so, until fragrant.

2. Add cream and chicken stock.Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to approx. 10 minutes. The sauce is still thin but thick enough to coat the back of the spoon.

3. Meanwhile, place chicken on bottom of roasting pan slow cooker. Season lightly with Italian seasoning, sea salt and black pepper. Top with sun-dried tomatoes.

4. When the sauce is ready, keep it low, but don’t simmer. Add the Parmesan cheese, beating 1/4 cup at a time, until smooth. Adjust salt to taste if needed.

5. Pour sauce evenly over chicken in slow cooker. Try to put as much sauce as possible on the chicken and a little less on the bottom.

6. Cook 3-4 hours in high or 6-8 hours Low.

7. Remove chicken from slow cooker and set aside. The sauce in the slow cooker will be thin due to the liquid released by the chicken, but the chicken will have a layer of sauce that sticks to it on top.

8. Turn the slow cooker to high, if not already there. Add chopped spinach and stir for a few minutes until spinach is wilted.

9. Return the chicken to the slow cooker, spoon the liquid, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes on top, or pour them over the chicken and serve.

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recipe notes

Serving Size: 1 large chicken breast and 1/4 tomato and spinach (1/4 of the entire recipe)

The recipe card contains instructions for the Crock Pot Tuscan Chicken, but if you prefer, see the post above for stovetop instructions.

nutrient content

Amount per serving. Serving Sizes in Recipe Instructions Above.

Calories 542

fat 35 grams

protein 45 grams

total carbohydrates 9 grams

net carbs 8 g

fiber 1 g

sugar 1 g

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