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Tuscan Crockpot Chicken ๐Ÿ‹

What’s creamy, dreamy and best served drippy and dippy? Well the answer is Tuscan Crockpot Chicken. You can call it tuscan crockpot chicken or you can call it marry me crockpot chicken, but one thing you do have to call it is dinner this week. All of the best flavors of tuscany simmered in a crockpot perfectly.

Now, I am going to serve this Tuscan Chicken over some crostini but you can also serve this with your pasta of choice or over mashed potatoes. I already know you’re going to love this recipe, so let’s make it!

I have been using this Large 8 Quart Crockpot for years and I love it! I love this crockpot because it serves 10+ people and the stoneware and lid are dishwasher safe.

To your crockpot add the chicken breasts, Sun Dried Tomato Oil, and lemon zest.

This delicious spice blend includes: Garlic PowderDried BasilPaprika, Italian Seasoning, and Crushed Red Pepper Flakes.

Add in the Garlic PowderDried BasilPaprika, Italian Seasoning, and Crushed Red Pepper Flakes, and salt & cracked black pepper. Rub all the seasoning, lemon zest, and oil onto both sides of the chicken breasts, making sure they are well coated. Set that aside.

In a Large Measuring Cup or bowl add the heavy cream and squeeze in the lemon juice using a Handheld Lemon Juicer.

Next add in the Minced Garlic.

Then add in the Sun Dried Tomatoes, grated pecorino romano, and Cornstarch. Whisk that together until combined. 

Pour that creamy mixture over the top of the seasoned chicken breasts in the crockpot.

Sprinkle over the chopped red onions and some more salt & cracked black pepper. Cook on low for 3-5 hours or until it’s as tender as you want it to be.

When there is 15 minutes left of cooking time, add in the spinach, pop the lid back on, and let that cook for the remaining time. 

Now while you’re waiting for the tuscan chicken to be done, begin preparing your crostini. Place the sliced Italian bread on a Baking Sheet.

 In a small bowl combine olive oil, Oregano, and salt & pepper.

Using a Silicone Brush, brush that mixture over each slice of Italian bread. Then bake them in the oven at 400ยฐF until toasty. 


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๐Ÿ‘ How to Store Leftovers

Store in an air-tight container for 3-5 days in the refrigerator.

๐Ÿค” Common Questions

Can I add vegetables to the recipe?

Absolutely! You can add veggies like bell peppers, zucchini, or carrots. Just be mindful of the cooking time; softer vegetables should be added later in the cooking process.

Can I use frozen chicken in the crockpot?

Itโ€™s best to use thawed chicken for even cooking. Cooking frozen chicken in a crockpot can lead to uneven cooking and potential food safety issues.

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Tuscan Crockpot Chicken

What's creamy, dreamy and best served drippy and dippy? Well the answer is Tuscan Crockpot Chicken. You can call it tuscan crockpot chicken or you can call it marry me crockpot chicken, but one thing you do have to call it is dinner this week. All of the best flavors of tuscany simmered in a crockpot perfectly. Now, I am going to serve this Tuscan Chicken over some crostini but you can also serve this with your pasta of choice or over mashed potatoes. I already know you're going to love this recipe, so let's make it!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Mediterranean
Servings 6 people
Calories 426 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 – 2 lbs chicken breasts
  • ยฝ cup julienne cut sun dried tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp sundried tomato oil
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup spinach chopped
  • 1 lemon juice & zest
  • ยฝ cup grated pecorino romano
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • ยผ of a red onion chopped
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp italian herb seasoning
  • ยฝ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • Half a loaf of Italian bread sliced
  • ยผ cup olive oil
  • 2 tsp oregano

Instructions
 

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Pour that creamy mixture over the top of the seasoned chicken breasts. Then sprinkle over the red onions and salt & pepper.
  • Cook on low for 3-5 hours or until it’s as tender as you want it to be.
  • During the last 15 minutes of cooking, add in the spinach, pop the lid back on, and let that cook for the remaining time.
  • 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 400ยฐF until toasty.

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Notes

You can make this Tuscan Crockpot Chicken recipe the night before, place it in the fridge, and then cook it the next day.


Nutrition

Calories: 426kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 29gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 126mgSodium: 283mgPotassium: 763mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1670IUVitamin C: 26mgCalcium: 164mgIron: 2mg
Keyword crockpot, crockpot chicken, easy, family dinner, spinach, tuscan
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2 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    This was seriously SO good(and super easy)! Just ordered your cookbook, Iโ€™m so excited to find some more favorites. Thank you!

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