Cozy Crockpot Tuscan Chicken Recipe Easy Sun-Dried Tomato Dinner
A hands-off slow cooker Tuscan chicken dish with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and a creamy, garlicky sauce. Perfect for cozy, effortless dinners with rich, balanced flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 to 5 hours (low) or 2 to 3 hours (high)
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes to 5 hours 15 minutes (low) or 2 hours 15 minutes to 3 hours 15 minutes (high)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs / 680 g)
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (about 75 g), roughly chopped, packed in oil, drained slightly
- 3 cups fresh spinach (about 90 g), loosely packed
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 oz cream cheese (115 g), softened
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese (120 ml), small-curd (optional)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (120 ml)
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese (30 g)
- 1 cup chicken broth (240 ml)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil (preferably extra virgin)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, cottage cheese, heavy cream, grated Parmesan, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning. Stir until smooth and well blended.
- Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot in a single layer. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Scatter chopped sun-dried tomatoes evenly over the chicken breasts.
- Pour 1 cup chicken broth over the chicken and sun-dried tomatoes.
- Spoon the creamy cheese mixture evenly on top of the chicken and broth, spreading gently to cover.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and is tender enough to shred easily.
- About 15 minutes before serving, stir in fresh spinach and allow it to wilt.
- Taste the sauce, add salt and pepper if needed, then mix gently to combine.
- Serve the chicken and sauce over your choice of sides such as creamy polenta, pasta, or mashed potatoes.
Notes
If the sauce is too thin after cooking, mix 1 teaspoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon cold water and stir into the crockpot. Cook an additional 15 minutes to thicken. Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F (74°C). Add spinach only in the last 15 minutes to keep it fresh and vibrant. For dairy-free adaptations, substitute cream cheese and heavy cream with coconut-based alternatives and use vegan cheese or nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast wit
- Calories: 400450
- Fat: 25
- Carbohydrates: 68
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 40
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