Slow cooker Tuscan chicken is a rich, comforting meal that’s easy to make. Chicken cooks low and slow in a creamy, garlic-infused sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach. This is the kind of recipe that tastes like it came from a restaurant but requires minimal effort thanks to the crockpot. Instructions to make Tuscan chicken in the Instant Pot are also included.
Ingredients For Tuscan Chicken
- Chicken Breasts
- Sun-Dried Tomatoes
- Onion
- Garlic
- Grated Parmesan Cheese
- Chicken Broth
- Heavy Cream
- Spinach
- Seasonings: Italian seasonings, salt, pepper
- Arrowroot Starch or Corn Starch (optional)
How To Make Tuscan Chicken In The Crockpot
- Add the chicken broth, sun-dried tomatoes, onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and starch (if using) to the slow cooker. Stir to mix well.
- Season the chicken with salt & pepper and add it to the slow cooker.
- Cook on HIGH for 2 to 3 hours or LOW 4 to 6.
- The last 15 minutes of cooking time, stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Add the spinach to the slow cooker before serving.
- Set Instant Pot to sauté mode. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Add the oil and sear the chicken for 2–3 minutes per side until lightly browned. Remove the chicken and set aside. Add the onion and cook a few minutes until soft. Add garlic and sauté for an additional minute. Turn off sauté.
- Pour the broth into the Instant Pot and deglaze the bottom by scraping all the bits off with a wooden spoon.
- Add the chicken back to the Instant Pot along with the sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and starch (if using).
- Close the lid and seal the valve. Set high pressure and cook 8 to 10 minutes (depending on thickness of chicken). When cooking time is up, quick release the pressure.
- Remove the chicken and set aside. Turn the Instant Pot to sauté. Pour in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Simmer for a few minutes or until the sauce is slightly thickened.
- Add the chicken back to the Instant Pot. Add the spinach to the Instant Pot before serving.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Easy slow cooker meal – Minimal prep with big flavor
- Creamy & comforting – Rich sauce that feels indulgent but easy to make
- Family-friendly – Mild flavors that everyone will enjoy
- Great for meal prep – Reheats great
- Versatile serving options – Serve over pasta, rice, or low-carb sides like mashed or riced cauliflower
- Restaurant-quality at home – Elegant enough for guests yet easy enough for weeknights
FAQs & Tips
What is Tuscan chicken?
Tuscan chicken is a creamy chicken dish usually made with chicken, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and a creamy sauce inspired by Italian flavors.
Can you use chicken thighs?
Yes! Chicken thighs work great with this recipe as well. Cooking time remains the same.
What type of sun-dried tomatoes should you use?
I like to use oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes. I suggest you add a little of the oil into the slow cooker; it adds depth to the sauce.
Can you make this dairy-free?
Yes. Substitute the heavy cream with full-fat coconut milk and omit the grated Parmesan.
Can you add other vegetables?
Sure. I suggest vegetables like mushrooms, zucchini, or artichokes.
How do you serve this?
This dish pairs well with pasta, rice, mashed potatoes, mashed cauliflower, or even zucchini noodles for low-carb.
How do you store leftovers?
Store leftover slow cooker Tuscan chicken in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
What size slow cooker did you use?
I use a 6-quart slow cooker or Instant Pot for this recipe.
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Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken
Slow cooker Tuscan chicken is a rich, comforting meal that’s easy to make. Chicken cooks low and slow in a creamy, garlic-infused sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach. This is the kind of recipe that tastes like it came from a restaurant but requires minimal effort thanks to the crockpot. Instructions to make Tuscan chicken in the Instant Pot are also included.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: serves 4
- Category: Dinner, Entree, Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking, Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Keto, Low-Carb
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained
- 1/3 cup onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 2 tablespoons arrow root starch or corn starch (optional)
- 1 tablespoon oil (for Instant Pot only)
Instructions
- Add the chicken broth, sun-dried tomatoes, onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and starch (if using) to the slow cooker. Stir to mix well.
- Season the chicken with salt & pepper and add it to the slow cooker.
- Cook on HIGH for 2 to 3 hours or LOW 4 to 6.
- The last 15 minutes of cooking time, stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Add the spinach to the slow cooker before serving.
- Set Instant Pot to sauté mode. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Add the oil and sear the chicken for 2–3 minutes per side until lightly browned. Remove the chicken and set aside. Add the onion and cook a few minutes until soft. Add garlic and sauté for an additional minute. Turn off sauté.
- Pour the broth into the Instant Pot and deglaze the bottom by scraping all the bits off with a wooden spoon.
- Add the chicken back to the Instant Pot along with the sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and starch (if using).
- Close the lid and seal the valve. Set high pressure and cook 8 to 10 minutes (depending on thickness of chicken). When cooking time is up, quick release the pressure.
- Remove the chicken and set aside. Turn the Instant Pot to sauté. Pour in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Simmer for a few minutes or until the sauce is slightly thickened.
- Add the chicken back to the Instant Pot. Add the spinach to the Instant Pot before serving.
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