Crockpot Tuscan Chicken with Sun-Dried Tomatoes fills your kitchen with garlic, cream, and herb aromas while it slowly cooks to tender perfection. This dish brings bold Italian flavor without extra effort. Toss everything into the slow cooker, let it simmer, and serve a comforting dinner your family will request again.
Why Youโll Love This Recipe
- Creamy, rich sauce with sun-dried tomato flavor
- Hands-off slow cooker method
- Tender, juicy chicken every time
- Simple pantry ingredients
- Perfect for busy weeknights
Preparation and Cooking Time
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours (LOW)
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ยฝ cup chicken broth
- ยฝ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ยฝ cup sun-dried tomatoes (in oil, drained)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ยฝ teaspoon salt
- ยฝ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- Optional: ยฝ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Swap heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter sauce.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the crockpot.
- Whisk cream, broth, Parmesan, garlic, seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Pour sauce over chicken.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours.
- Stir in spinach during the last 15 minutes.
- Serve Crockpot Tuscan Chicken with Sun-Dried Tomatoes hot with extra sauce spooned over the top.
Serving Suggestions
Serve over pasta, mashed potatoes, or rice. Pair with roasted broccoli or garlic green beans. A crisp white wine complements the creamy sauce beautifully.
Quick Tips or Variations
- Add mushrooms for extra texture.
- Use chicken thighs for deeper flavor.
- Stir in cream cheese for a thicker sauce.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use frozen chicken?
Use thawed chicken for even cooking and best texture.
Can I make it dairy-free?
Substitute coconut cream and dairy-free Parmesan.
How do I store leftovers?
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge.
Can I cook it on HIGH?
Cook on HIGH for 2โ3 hours, but LOW gives better texture.
Crockpot Tuscan Chicken with Sun-Dried Tomatoes delivers rich, creamy comfort with minimal effort. Itโs simple, satisfying, and perfect for any night of the week.
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Crockpot Tuscan Chicken with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
- Total Time: 250 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
Creamy slow cooker Tuscan chicken with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach. Easy comfort food dinner.
Ingredients
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes drained
3 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup fresh spinach
Instructions
1. Place chicken in crockpot
2. Whisk cream, broth, Parmesan, garlic, seasoning, salt, and pepper
3. Pour sauce over chicken
4. Add sun-dried tomatoes
5. Cover and cook on LOW for 240 minutes
6. Stir in spinach during the last 15 minutes
7. Serve warm with sauce spooned over top
Notes
Use thawed chicken for best texture
Store leftovers up to 3 days
Cook on LOW for tender results
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 145mg





