Description
This Tuscan chicken dish combines creamy textures and vibrant flavors, making it a comforting meal perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 lbs)
- ½ teaspoon salt (for seasoning chicken)
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper (for seasoning chicken)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 3 cloves garlic (finely minced)
- ¼ teaspoon salt (for sauce, to taste)
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper (for sauce, to taste)
- ⅓ cup sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed, drained and chopped)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup chopped fresh spinach
Instructions
- Trim any excess fat from the chicken breasts for even cooking. Cut the chicken into smaller pieces if desired.
- Season the chicken with salt, Italian seasoning, paprika, and pepper, ensuring even coverage.
- In a bowl, whisk together the heavy whipping cream and cornstarch until smooth, then add minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the sauce over the seasoned chicken in the crockpot, ensuring full coverage.
- Set the crockpot on low for about 4 hours or until the chicken is tender.
- Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, and chopped spinach before serving.
- Taste for seasoning and serve over pasta, rice, or your favorite grain.
Notes
For a thicker sauce, let it cook longer without the lid during the last 30 minutes. Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 80mg