Tuscan Crockpot Chicken
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbchicken breasts
- ½ cjulienne cut sun dried tomatoes
- 1 tbspsundried tomato oil
- 1 cheavy cream
- 1 cspinach
chopped
- 1lemon
juice & zest
- ½ cgrated pecorino romano
- 1 tbspminced garlic
- ¼a red onion
chopped
- 1 tbspcornstarch
- 2 tspgarlic powder
- 2 tsppaprika
- 1 tspdried basil
- 1 tspitalian herb seasoning
- ½ tspcrushed red pepper flakes
- to tastesalt & pepper
- half a loaf of italian bread
sliced
- ¼ colive oil
- 2 tsporegano
Directions
- 1
In your crockpot add the chicken breasts, sun dried tomato oil, lemon zest, garlic powder, paprika, dried basil, italian herb seasoning, crushed red pepper flakes, and salt & pepper. Rub all the seasoning and oil onto both sides of the chicken breasts, making sure they are well coated. Set that aside.
- 2
In a large measuring cup or bowl add heavy cream, lemon juice, minced garlic, sun dried tomatoes, grated pecorino romano, and cornstarch. Whisk that together until combined.
- 3
Pour that creamy mixture over the top of the seasoned chicken breasts. Then sprinkle over the red onions and salt & pepper.
- 4
Cook on low for 3-5 hours or until it's as tender as you want it to be.
- 5
During the last 15 minutes of cooking, add in the spinach, pop the lid back on, and let that cook for the remaining time.
- 6
While you're waiting for the tuscan chicken to be done, begin preparing your crostini. In a small bowl combine olive oil, oregano, and salt & pepper. Brush that mixture over each slice of italian bread. Then bake them in the oven at 400°F until toasty.
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About this Recipe
Imagine a dish so rich and satisfying, you'll want to propose to your crockpot. This Tuscan Crockpot Chicken delivers on its promise, bringing the vibrant, comforting flavors of Italy right to your dinner table with minimal effort. It's affectionately known as “marry me crockpot chicken” for a reason.
The magic of this recipe lies in its slow simmering, allowing the chicken breasts to become incredibly tender and infuse every bite with robust flavors. Heavy cream, bright sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach melt together to create a luxuriously creamy sauce that begs to be savored. The combination of garlic, onion, and Italian herbs creates a deeply aromatic base.
Prepare for a truly comforting experience. Each forkful offers succulent chicken bathed in a velvety, savory sauce, brightened by the zest and juice of lemon and the gentle bite of sun-dried tomatoes and tender spinach. Grated Pecorino Romano adds a savory depth, while a touch of crushed red pepper flakes provides a subtle warmth without overwhelming the palate. This is a hearty, deeply flavorful main course, perfect for any occasion.
Customization is easy with this Tuscan Crockpot Chicken. While chicken breasts are specified, chicken thighs would also work wonderfully, offering even more richness. Feel free to add more spinach for extra greens, or substitute Pecorino Romano with grated Parmesan cheese for a similar salty, umami kick. You can easily adjust the crushed red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level, or omit them entirely for a milder dish.
This Tuscan Crockpot Chicken is ideal for a comforting family dinner or when hosting friends. Serve it generously over crispy toasted Italian bread crostini, your favorite pasta, or creamy mashed potatoes to soak up every last drop of the incredible sauce.