Classic Creamy Tuscan Chicken
1 Overview
This Tuscan chicken is creamy and comforting with garlic, spinach and sun-dried tomatoes. The chicken cooks slowly in a smooth sauce until it becomes tender and flavorful. It is simple enough for a regular meal and tastes especially good with pasta, rice or a piece of crusty bread on the side.
2 Ingredients
SERVES 6-
Boneless chicken breasts2 lb
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Heavy cream1 cup
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Chicken broth1 cup
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Sun-dried tomatoes1/2 cup, chopped
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Fresh spinach3 cups
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Garlic cloves4, minced
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Parmesan cheese1/2 cup, grated
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Italian seasoning1 tsp
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Salt1 tsp
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Black pepper1/2 tsp
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Olive oil1 tbsp
3 Instructions
Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper and Italian seasoning.
Heat the olive oil in a skillet and brown the chicken for about 2 minutes on each side.
Place the chicken in the crockpot and add the garlic and sun-dried tomatoes.
Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream.
Cover and cook on LOW for 3 to 4 hours until the chicken is fully cooked.
Remove the chicken and stir the Parmesan into the sauce.
Add the spinach and stir until it starts to wilt.
Return the chicken to the crockpot and spoon the sauce over it.
Cover for another 5 minutes and serve.
4 Nutrition
PER SERVING5 Tips
Chef Tip 1
Add the spinach near the end so it keeps its fresh flavor.
Chef Tip 2
Freshly grated Parmesan gives the sauce a smoother texture.
