Description
Creamy Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken is a hands-off, comforting dish featuring tender chicken breasts simmered in a luscious creamy sauce made with cream cheese, heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, spinach, and Italian herbs. Perfect for cozy weeknight dinners, this easy slow cooker recipe delivers rich, savory Mediterranean flavors with minimal prep and maximum taste.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Vegetables
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (preferably oil-packed, drained)
- 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 cups fresh spinach
Dairy and Sauce
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts evenly with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning to infuse flavor before cooking.
- Layer the Ingredients: Place the seasoned chicken breasts into the slow cooker. Scatter the minced garlic, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach evenly on top of the chicken.
- Add the Creamy Sauce Components: Add the softened cream cheese and pour the heavy cream directly over the chicken and vegetables, allowing the sauce ingredients to meld during cooking.
- Cook Low and Slow: Cover and cook on the low setting for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Finish with Parmesan and Mix: Before serving, stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until fully melted and incorporated for a rich, savory finish.
Notes
- Pre-sear the chicken in a pan before adding to the slow cooker to enhance flavor and texture.
- Use full-fat cream cheese and heavy cream for the creamiest sauce.
- Avoid overcooking to prevent dry chicken; monitor slow cooker timing closely.
- Fresh minced garlic is preferred over garlic powder for the best aromatic flavor.
- If the sauce is too thin after cooking, remove the lid and simmer on high to thicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours (low) or 2-3 hours (high)
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: slow cooker chicken, Tuscan chicken, creamy chicken recipe, Mediterranean chicken, easy dinner, comfort food, gluten free, one pot meal
