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Creamy Tuscan Chicken (Slow Cooker)

Tender chicken slow-cooked with garlic, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, parmesan cheese, and a rich creamy sauce. This keto-friendly Tuscan chicken recipe delivers classic Italian flavors with juicy chicken and a low-carb creamy texture, perfect for an easy family dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Calories: 510
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs or chicken breasts
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 5 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ¾ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes no added sugar, sliced
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ cup fresh basil chopped

Method
 

  1. Pat the chicken dry and season with salt and black pepper.
  2. Mix Italian seasoning, oregano, paprika, and garlic powder.
  3. Rub the seasoning mixture evenly over the chicken.
  4. Heat olive oil in a skillet and lightly sear the chicken for extra flavor.
  5. Place chicken into the slow cooker.
  6. Add garlic, butter, chicken broth, and sun-dried tomatoes.
  7. Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours until the chicken becomes tender.
  8. Add heavy cream, parmesan cheese, and spinach during the final 20–30 minutes.
  9. Stir gently until the sauce becomes creamy and the spinach wilts.
  10. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.

Notes

Add parmesan cheese and heavy cream near the end of cooking to keep the sauce smooth and creamy. Freshly grated parmesan melts better and creates a richer Tuscan-style sauce.