Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Tuscan cuisine with this savory and creamy Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken recipe. Tender chicken thighs simmered in a luscious blend of sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, parmesan cheese, and herbs, creating a comforting and satisfying dish.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
Sauce:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, sliced (packed in oil)
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon oil from jar of sun-dried tomatoes
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
Other:
- 3 ounces baby spinach
Instructions
- Sauce Preparation: In a saucepan, sauté butter, garlic, and oil. Add chicken stock and heavy cream, simmer until thickened. Stir in parmesan cheese.
- Slow Cooker Assembly: Place chicken in slow cooker, season with herbs. Top with sun-dried tomatoes and pour sauce over. Cook on high for 3 hours or low for 6 hours.
- Finishing: Remove chicken, add spinach to slow cooker, cover until wilted. Serve chicken with sauce poured over the top.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 464 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: Not Available
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: Not Available
- Trans Fat: Not Available
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: Not Available
