Description
Indulge in the creamy, dreamy flavors of Tuscan Crockpot Chicken, a dish that will transform your family dinners into a culinary experience. With tender chicken breasts simmered in a luscious sauce of sun-dried tomatoes, heavy cream, and aromatic herbs, this recipe is as effortless as it is delicious. Simply toss your ingredients into the crockpot and let it work its magic while you prepare your favorite sides like crostini, pasta, or rice. Perfect for any occasion, this dish is not only family-friendly but also offers delightful leftovers that taste just as good the next day. Enjoy the comforting essence of Tuscany in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 – 2 lbs chicken breasts
- ½ cup julienne cut sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup spinach (chopped)
- 1 lemon (juice & zest)
- ½ cup grated pecorino romano
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- Olive oil for crostini
Instructions
- In the crockpot, add chicken breasts with sundried tomato oil, lemon zest, garlic powder, paprika, dried basil, Italian herb seasoning, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Rub the seasonings onto both sides of the chicken.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together heavy cream, lemon juice, minced garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, grated pecorino romano, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Pour the creamy mixture over the seasoned chicken and sprinkle chopped red onions on top with extra salt and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 3 to 5 hours until chicken is tender.
- In the last 15 minutes of cooking time, add chopped spinach and cover again.
- Serve over toasted crostini or your preferred side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 to 5 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (200g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 120mg