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Creamy Slow Cooker Tuscan Garlic Chicken

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A rich and creamy Tuscan garlic chicken slow-cooked to tender perfection with sun-dried tomatoes and a silky cream cheese sauce. Perfect for an easy, comforting dinner with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (medium size)
  • 1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil
  • 4 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 cup (240 ml) low sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream (or half-and-half)
  • 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/3 cup (35 g) grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 cups roughly chopped fresh spinach (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat dry the chicken breasts and season both sides with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning (about 1 tsp combined).
  2. Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker. Scatter the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and minced garlic evenly over the top.
  3. Pour the chicken broth gently around the chicken to avoid washing off the seasoning.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, until chicken is tender and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  5. About 30 minutes before serving, soften the cream cheese in a bowl (microwave for 20 seconds if needed). Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until smooth. Add red pepper flakes if using.
  6. Carefully remove the chicken breasts and set aside on a plate. Stir fresh spinach into the slow cooker juices until wilted (about 2 minutes).
  7. Pour in the cream cheese mixture, stirring gently to combine and heat through.
  8. Return chicken breasts to the slow cooker, coating them in the creamy sauce. Let everything warm together for another 5 minutes on low.
  9. Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed before serving.

Notes

Add cream cheese towards the end to avoid grainy sauce. If sauce is too thin, thicken with cornstarch slurry. For dairy-free, substitute cream cheese and heavy cream with coconut cream. Optional spinach adds freshness and color.

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