Easy Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken
This Easy Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken is the perfect comfort food made simple. Tender chicken breasts are slow-cooked in a creamy garlic Parmesan sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach. It’s rich, flavorful, and requires minimal prep—making it ideal for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. Serve it over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes for a restaurant-worthy meal at home.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes drained and chopped
- 3 cups fresh baby spinach
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt adjust to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water optional, for thickening
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning. Lightly sear both sides until golden brown (about 2–3 minutes per side).
- Place the chicken into the slow cooker.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together heavy cream, chicken broth, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes. Pour over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the fresh spinach. Cover and cook until wilted.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, mix cornstarch and water into a slurry and stir it into the slow cooker during the last 20 minutes of cooking.
- Serve warm over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes, spooning extra sauce on top.
Notes
Swap chicken breasts for chicken thighs for extra tenderness.
Add mushrooms or artichoke hearts for more Tuscan-inspired flavor.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.