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Creamy Crock Pot Tuscan Chicken (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

Every element in this Creamy Crock Pot Tuscan Chicken recipe works together to create a dish layered with flavor. Below you’ll find a list of the core ingredients along with precise measurements and explanations for why they matter in this recipe.

Chicken Breasts (4 boneless, skinless)

Use four boneless, skinless chicken breasts for a lean protein base that cooks evenly and stays moist in the slow cooker. This cut soaks up the creamy sauce while remaining tender after hours of cooking.

Heavy Cream (1 cup)

Heavy cream provides richness and body to the sauce. Its high fat content ensures that the sauce stays silky smooth as it cooks without curdling or separating over several hours.

Chicken Broth (½ cup)

Low-sodium chicken broth adds depth of flavor and thins out the cream slightly so that it can coat the chicken perfectly without overpowering the other ingredients.

Parmesan Cheese (½ cup grated)

Freshly grated Parmesan cheese melts into the sauce while it cooks. Its nutty notes complement the garlic and sun-dried tomatoes while lending a subtle salty finish.

Sun-Dried Tomatoes (⅓ cup chopped)

Sun-dried tomatoes bring bursts of tangy sweetness to balance out the creamy base. Chop them finely so their flavor infuses throughout every bite of this slow-cooked dish.

Fresh Spinach (3 cups loosely packed)

Add fresh baby spinach near the end of cooking for color and nutrition. Spinach wilts down quickly but holds its vibrant green hue when stirred in right before serving.

Garlic (3 cloves minced)

Minced garlic infuses savory depth into the cream sauce. It pairs well with Parmesan cheese and sun-dried tomatoes while giving a classic Italian aroma to your kitchen.

Dried Italian Herbs (1 teaspoon)

Use dried Italian herb mix containing basil, oregano, rosemary, and thyme to round out the flavors and add an herbal touch reminiscent of authentic Tuscan cuisine.

Salt & Black Pepper (to taste)

Adjust salt and black pepper according to your preference just before serving. Seasoning at the end helps preserve all individual flavors from each ingredient.

Olive Oil (1 tablespoon)

Olive oil is used to lightly coat the bottom of your slow cooker or can be drizzled over the chicken before adding other ingredients. It helps prevent sticking and adds richness.

# Instructions:

This section will guide you through each stage so you can prepare perfect Creamy Crock Pot Tuscan Chicken every time.

Step 1: Prepare Ingredients

Gather all your ingredients before starting. Rinse off fresh spinach leaves and pat them dry thoroughly; chop sun-dried tomatoes into small pieces; mince fresh garlic cloves; grate Parmesan cheese if not already done; measure out heavy cream and broth; pat dry your chicken breasts using paper towels for better browning if desired.

Step 2: Layer Ingredients in Slow Cooker

Add one tablespoon of olive oil to coat the bottom of your crock pot lightly. Place four boneless skinless chicken breasts flat inside without overlapping them too much. Scatter chopped sun-dried tomatoes evenly over top along with minced garlic. Sprinkle dried Italian herbs across everything.

Step 3: Mix Sauce Base

In a medium bowl, combine one cup heavy cream with half a cup low-sodium chicken broth until blended well. Stir in half a cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese until mostly dissolved—pour this mixture directly over layered ingredients already inside your slow cooker.

Step 4: Begin Slow Cooking

Cover your crock pot securely with its lid. Set it on low heat for six hours or on high heat for three hours depending on your schedule—avoid lifting lid during first few hours as it affects cooking time significantly by releasing built-up heat.

Step 5: Add Spinach Near End

Thirty minutes before cook time ends remove lid briefly then gently stir three cups baby spinach into hot sauce around cooked chicken letting leaves wilt naturally from residual heat without becoming mushy—replace lid immediately after stirring.

Step 6: Final Seasoning & Serve

Taste sauce carefully then add salt plus freshly ground black pepper as needed just before serving so flavors are bright yet balanced—plate each piece of juicy chicken topped generously with creamy sauce alongside pasta rice mashed potatoes or crusty bread.