Description

A creamy, garlicky, and comforting slow cooker chicken dish featuring sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and a rich parmesan cream sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights with minimal prep time.

Ingredients

Scale

4 to 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
4 to 5 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
2 cups fresh baby spinach
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped and drained
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Pat chicken breasts dry and season generously with salt and pepper. Rub with olive oil if searing.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer to slow cooker.
In a small bowl, whisk together softened cream cheese, heavy cream, and chicken broth until smooth.
Pour cream cheese mixture over chicken in the slow cooker. Add minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and sun-dried tomatoes. Toss to coat.
Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours until chicken reaches 165°F and is tender.
About 30 minutes before serving, stir in fresh spinach and grated parmesan cheese. Let residual heat wilt spinach and melt cheese.
If sauce is too thin, leave lid off for last 15 minutes to reduce. Adjust seasoning and serve hot over pasta, rice, or bread.

Notes

Searing the chicken is optional but recommended for deeper flavor. Add spinach in the last 30 minutes to prevent mushiness. If using frozen chicken, increase cooking time to 8-9 hours on LOW. For a lighter version, swap heavy cream for half-and-half.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Category: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 chicken breast wit
Calories: 450
Sugar: 3
Sodium: 600
Fat: 28
Saturated Fat: 14
Carbohydrates: 6
Fiber: 1
Protein: 35

Keywords: slow cooker, tuscan chicken, garlic chicken, creamy chicken, weeknight dinner, easy recipes, gluten-free option