Slow Cooker Creamy Tuscan Chicken
If you’re craving a rich, comforting dinner after a busy day, this Slow Cooker Creamy Tuscan Chicken Recipe is just what you need. Tender chicken breasts simmer slowly in a creamy sauce made with heavy cream, parmesan cheese, and roasted red peppers. The result is a decadent crockpot chicken dish that tastes like something from your favorite Italian restaurant. Serve it over pasta, rice, or even green beans for a meal that your whole family will love.
It pairs wonderfully with pasta, mashed potatoes, rice, or sautéed green beans.
Use a meat thermometer—your tender chicken breast should reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
Yes! Add 2 ounces of cream cheese during the last 30 minutes for an extra-rich creamy sauce.
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Add a bit more parmesan cheese or stir in cream cheese until it reaches your desired consistency.
Ingredient Notes
- Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts: The base of this creamy chicken dish.
- Salt & Black Pepper: Simple seasonings that balance the richness of the creamy sauce.
- Italian Seasoning: Brings those classic herbs that make this taste like an authentic Italian dinner.
- Paprika: Adds a warm color and a subtle smoky flavor.
- Crushed Red Pepper Flakes: A touch of spice that enhances the creamy texture without overpowering.
- Heavy Cream: The key to creating that luscious, velvety sauce.
- Cornstarch: Thickens the sauce to an Alfredo like consistency.
- Minced Garlic: Brings out the savory depth that makes creamy Tuscan chicken irresistible.
- Parmesan Cheese: Adds saltiness and a nutty bite that ties the sauce together.
- Roasted Red Peppers: Provide a pop of color and a sweet, smoky flavor.
- Chopped Spinach: Adds freshness and a boost of nutrients.
- Olive Oil (optional drizzle): Perfect for finishing the dish or adding to the skillet if using the Instant Pot version.
Slow Cooker Creamy Tuscan Chicken
- Place chicken breasts into the bottom of a 6 quart or larger slow cooker.
- Combine salt, Italian seasoning, paprika, and pepper in a small bowl. Mix and sprinkle over the chicken breasts.
- Add cream, garlic, cornstarch, salt and pepper to a medium sized bowl and whisk until well combined.
- Stir the roasted red peppers and parmesan cheese into the cream mixture and pour over the chicken in the slow cooker.
- Cook on high for 4 hours or low for 7-8 hours or until your chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165F degrees.
- Once the chicken has cooked, stir the fresh spinach into the sauce .
- Serve immediately with rice or pasta, enjoy!
Slow Cooker Creamy Tuscan Chicken
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Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breast
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoon minced garlic
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅓ cup roasted red peppers sliced
- ¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese
- ½ cup chopped spinach
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts into the bottom of a 6 quart or larger slow cooker.
- Combine salt, Italian seasoning, paprika, and pepper in a small bowl. Mix and sprinkle over the chicken breasts.
- Add cream, garlic, cornstarch, salt and pepper to a medium sized bowl and whisk until well combined.
- Stir the roasted red peppers and parmesan cheese into the cream mixture and pour over the chicken in the slow cooker.
- Cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 7-8 hours or until your chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165F degrees.
- Once the chicken has cooked, stir the fresh spinach into the sauce .
- Serve immediately with rice or pasta, enjoy!
Nutrition
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