Crockpot Tuscan Chicken Recipe

Crockpot Tuscan Chicken is a creamy, flavorful dish with tender chicken thighs, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, spinach, and a rich creamy sauce. Crockpot Tuscan Chicken Recipe is easy-to-make recipe and perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings, combining simple yet delicious Italian-inspired ingredients.

Crockpot Tuscan Chicken is a rich, flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and a creamy Parmesan sauce for a taste of Tuscany. This easy, slow-cooked meal takes only minutes to prepare but delivers a restaurant-quality dish that’s perfect for cozy family dinners or entertaining guests. The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity—the crockpot does all the hard work, leaving you with juicy chicken infused with aromatic Italian herbs and a silky sauce that’s perfect for serving over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.

Whether you’re looking to impress with minimal effort or simply want a comforting meal to warm you up, this Tuscan chicken recipe is a crowd-pleaser. Plus, with the option to brown the chicken beforehand or toss everything in the crockpot straight away, it’s versatile enough to fit any schedule. Let your slow cooker work its magic and enjoy a delicious, stress-free dinner!

• Servings: 4-6
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 4-6 hours on low or 2-3 hours on high
• Course: Main Course
• Cuisine: Italian, American

• Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
• 4-6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup chicken broth
• ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (in oil, drained and chopped)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups fresh spinach (roughly chopped)
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (optional for browning)

1. Brown the chicken (optional): Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown the chicken thighs on each side for 2-3 minutes to enhance flavor. Transfer to the crockpot.
2. Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, chicken broth, garlic, basil, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. Add ingredients to the crockpot: Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken in the crockpot. Add sun-dried tomatoes and stir gently to coat the chicken.
4. Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
5. Add spinach and cheese: About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the fresh spinach and Parmesan cheese. Let the spinach wilt and the cheese melt into the sauce.
6. Serve: Once done, garnish with fresh parsley and serve the Tuscan chicken over pasta, mashed potatoes, or rice for a complete meal.

• Calories: 380
• Protein: 30g
• Fat: 25g
• Carbohydrates: 8g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 3g

• For a thicker sauce, remove the lid in the last 30 minutes of cooking.
• You can substitute chicken thighs with chicken breasts, but adjust cooking time as breasts may cook faster.
• If you prefer a dairy-free version, swap the cream with coconut milk and the Parmesan with nutritional yeast.

Crockpot Tuscan Chicken Recipe

Crockpot Tuscan Chicken is a creamy, flavorful dish with tender chicken thighs, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, spinach, and a rich creamy sauce. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings, combining simple yet delicious Italian-inspired ingredients.

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 4 hours hrs

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, Italian

Servings 4

Calories 380 kcal

Equipment

• Crockpot/Slow Cooker
• Large skillet (optional, for browning chicken)
• Cutting board and knife
• Measuring Cups and Spoons
• Stirring spoon

Ingredients

  

• 4-6 boneless skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup chicken broth
• ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon salt adjust to taste
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups fresh spinach roughly chopped
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons olive oil optional for browning
• Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

 

• Brown the chicken (optional): Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown the chicken thighs on each side for 2-3 minutes to enhance flavor. Transfer to the crockpot.
• Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, chicken broth, garlic, basil, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper.
• Add ingredients to the crockpot: Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken in the crockpot. Add sun-dried tomatoes and stir gently to coat the chicken.
• Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
• Add spinach and cheese: About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the fresh spinach and Parmesan cheese. Let the spinach wilt and the cheese melt into the sauce.
• Serve: Once done, garnish with fresh parsley and serve the Tuscan chicken over pasta, mashed potatoes, or rice for a complete meal.

Video

Notes

• For a thicker sauce, remove the lid in the last 30 minutes of cooking.
• You can substitute chicken thighs with chicken breasts, but adjust cooking time as breasts may cook faster.
• If you prefer a dairy-free version, swap the cream with coconut milk and the Parmesan with nutritional yeast.

Keyword Crockpot recipe, Crockpot Tuscan Chicken Recipe