Description
Discover the ultimate crockpot tuscan garlic chicken, a slow‑cooked masterpiece bursting with juicy chicken thighs, aromatic garlic, sun‑dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach, all swirled into a velvety cream cheese sauce. This easy, weeknight‑friendly dish delivers bold Italian flavors with minimal effort, making it perfect for busy families or anyone craving comfort food. Serve over pasta or rice for a satisfying, restaurant‑quality meal at home. Enjoy this tasty meal any night with simple prep!
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Place chicken in crockpot, add garlic, sun‑dried tomatoes, and chicken broth.
- Cook on low 6‑8 hours or high 3‑4 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, stir in cream cheese until melted.
- Add spinach, let wilt, then adjust seasoning and serve.
Notes
- For extra depth
- brown chicken before adding to crockpot. Use low‑sodium broth to control salt level. Add a pinch of red‑pepper flakes for heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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