Description
A rich and comforting slow cooker chicken dish made with tender chicken breasts simmered in a creamy garlic parmesan sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
- Lightly coat the slow cooker with olive oil or drizzle the olive oil into the bottom, then place the seasoned chicken breasts inside.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the heavy cream, chicken broth, minced garlic, and grated parmesan cheese until combined.
- Pour the cream mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker.
- Sprinkle the chopped sun-dried tomatoes over the top.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- About 20 minutes before serving, stir in the chopped spinach and cover again so it can wilt into the sauce.
- Spoon the creamy sauce over the chicken and serve warm.
Notes
- Chicken thighs can be used instead of chicken breasts for a juicier result.
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream.
- Add mushrooms or a pinch of red pepper flakes for extra flavor.
- If a thicker sauce is desired, stir in a cornstarch slurry near the end of cooking.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat gently on the stove over low heat with a splash of broth or cream, or microwave in short intervals while stirring.
- For best results, thaw frozen chicken before slow cooking to ensure even cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 515
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1075mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 175mg
