Description

This creamy Tuscan chicken recipe is about to become your new favorite weeknight meal. Imagine tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach swimming in a rich, flavorful sauce, all made effortlessly in your slow cooker. It’s the kind of dish that feels gourmet but requires minimal effort, perfect for those busy evenings when you still want a wholesome, delicious dinner on the table. This recipe is designed for maximum flavor with minimal fuss, making it an ideal choice for meal prep or a simple family dinner. It’s a healthier take on a classic, ensuring you get all the comfort without the heavy feeling. Get ready to simplify your cooking routine and enjoy every creamy, savory bite!

Ingredients

Scale

1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs

1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup (low-sodium preferred)

1/2 cup chicken broth (low-sodium preferred)

1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half

1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil, drained and chopped

2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. 1. Prepare the Chicken: Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs in the bottom of your slow cooker. You can leave them whole or cut them into larger chunks if you prefer.

2. 2. Combine the Sauce Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the condensed cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, heavy cream (or half-and-half), Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper until smooth.

3. 3. Add Flavorful Add-ins: Stir the chopped sun-dried tomatoes into the sauce mixture.

4. 4. Pour Over Chicken: Pour the entire sauce mixture evenly over the chicken in the slow cooker, ensuring the chicken is mostly covered.

5. 5. Cook Until Tender: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. The chicken should be very tender and easily shreddable with a fork.

6. 6. Shred and Stir: Once the chicken is cooked through, remove it from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.

7. 7. Incorporate Freshness and Cheese: Stir in the fresh spinach and grated Parmesan cheese. Continue to cook for another 15-20 minutes on high, or until the spinach has wilted and the cheese is fully melted and incorporated into the creamy sauce.

8. 8. Serve and Enjoy: Give everything a final stir and serve hot with your favorite side dishes.

Prep Time: 10-15 minutes
Cook Time: 3-8 hours
Category: main dish
Method: slow cooker
Cuisine: italian-american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving

Keywords: slow cooker, chicken, tuscan, creamy, weeknight, easy, dinner, meal prep, comfort food, spinach