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Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken

Italian Flavored Dish, Creamy Sauce
Course: Crockpot, Main Course, Main Dish
Cuisine: American, Italian
Author: Catherine's Plates

Equipment

  • 6 quart crockpot
  • large skillet
  • cutting board & sharp knife
  • measuring cups & spoons
  • tongs
  • cooking spray

Ingredients

Preparing Chicken

  • 3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/4 tsp (each) of salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and Italian seasoning DIVIDED
  • 2 TBS cooking oil

Preparing Sauce

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 TBS corn starch
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 1/4 tsp (each) of salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • 2 roasted red bell peppers from a jar, diced
  • 4 oz fresh spinach

Instructions

To get the roasted chicken flavor for Tuscan Chicken, sear chicken first for that golden brown color.

  • Take a fork and make lots of wholes through out the chicken breasts. Sprinkle salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and Italian seasoning on both sides of chicken.
  • Heat oil over medium high heat in a large skillet. Place seasoned chicken in skillet. Sear for 2-3 minutes until golden brown, flip chicken over, and sear an additional 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
  • Spray a 6 quart slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray. Place seared chicken in bottom of slow cooker.
  • In a medium bowl whisk together heavy whipping cream, corn starch, garlic, seasonings listed for use in sauce, parmesan cheese, and diced red peppers.
  • Pour sauce all over chicken in slow cooker. Place lid on slow cooker and cook for 3-4 hours on high or 5-6 hours on low until chicken is cooked through at 165 degrees and more. Should be fork tender.
  • Place fresh spinach in slow cooker and mix with sauce. Place lid on for 5 minutes to soften spinach. Serve over cooked rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes.