Description
Indulge in a creamy, garlicky delight with this Crockpot Tuscan Chicken, featuring tender chicken breasts, vibrant sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach for a comforting family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp dried Italian herbs (basil, oregano, thyme)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather all your ingredients to streamline the cooking process.
- Season the Chicken: Lightly season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Load the Crockpot: Place seasoned chicken in the crockpot and add minced garlic, chopped sun-dried tomatoes (with some oil), and dried Italian herbs on top.
- Create the Creamy Sauce: In a bowl, mix cream cheese with chicken broth until smooth. Pour this mixture over everything in the crockpot.
- Let It Cook: Cover and cook on low heat for about 6-8 hours or high heat for about 3-4 hours.
- Add Spinach: About 30 minutes before serving, stir in fresh spinach until wilted.
- Serve and Enjoy: Transfer to plates, drizzle with sauce, and savor every bite!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added flavor, sear the chicken before adding it to the crockpot. Substitute spinach with kale or add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.