Creamy Tuscan Slow Cooker Chicken

Name: Creamy Tuscan Slow Cooker Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 360 min
Total time: 375 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 8 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs; 1 tablespoon Olive Oil; 4 Garlic Cloves, minced; 1 Small Onion, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning; 1 teaspoon Paprika; ½ teaspoon Chilli Flakes; 200ml Chicken Stock; 250ml Heavy Cream; 60g Sun-Dried Tomatoes, sliced; 50g Parmesan Cheese, grated; 80g Baby Spinach; Salt; Freshly Ground Black Pepper; Fresh Basil, chopped

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Serves 4 590 kcal per serving Prep 15 min Cook 6 h

Ingredients

8 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs
1 tablespoon Olive Oil
4 Garlic Cloves, minced
1 Small Onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
1 teaspoon Paprika
½ teaspoon Chilli Flakes
200ml Chicken Stock
250ml Heavy Cream
60g Sun-Dried Tomatoes, sliced
50g Parmesan Cheese, grated
80g Baby Spinach
Salt
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
Fresh Basil, chopped

Instructions

Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper and paprika.
Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for 2–3 minutes per side until lightly browned.
Transfer the chicken to the slow cooker.
Add the onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, chilli flakes, chicken stock and sun-dried tomatoes.
Cover and cook on LOW for 5–6 hours or on HIGH for 3–4 hours.
Stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese.
Add the baby spinach and cook for another 10–15 minutes until wilted.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, pasta or crusty bread.

Tips

Brown the chicken in a skillet before adding to the slow cooker to improve the texture and color of the meat.
Add the spinach and heavy cream in the last 30 minutes of cooking to keep the greens bright and prevent the dairy from breaking.
Use sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil for the most intense, sweet-tart flavor profile.

Variations

Tuscan Salmon: Follow the same sauce profile but pan-sear salmon and simmer for just 10 minutes on the stove.
Low Calorie: Replace the heavy cream with half-and-half or a light cream cheese.

Storage

Store in the fridge for up to 3 days. Be careful when reheating; do so slowly to prevent the cream sauce from separating.

Serving Suggestions

Serve over a bed of al dente linguine or fettuccine pasta.
Pair with a side of roasted garlic mashed potatoes or cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.