Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken

Few dishes feel as comforting and indulgent as a bowl of Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken. Tender chicken in a creamy sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, baby spinach and parmesan cheese - all made effortlessly in your crock pot. This recipe transforms simple pantry staples into a restaurant-quality Italian-inspired dinner, perfect for busy days when you crave comfort without the complicated steps.

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Tuscan Chicken, But Effortlessly Slow Cooked

While traditional Tuscan chicken recipes often involve sautéing and stovetop simmering, the slow cooking process takes the pressure off completely. You simply add the ingredients, walk away, and come back to a juicy chicken dish that only needs a few touches to finish off the creamy sauce full of depth and flavour.

The secret? A clever balance of sundried tomatoes, garlic, herbs, and just enough flour to help the sauce thicken naturally during cooking. You can use chicken breasts for a leaner, lighter option, or boneless skinless chicken thighs if you prefer a richer flavour and more forgiving texture for longer cooking on low heat. Either way, this slow cooker meal guarantees melt-in-your-mouth tenderness.

Looking for more slow cooker chicken ideas? Try Slow Cooker Apricot Chicken, Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken or Slow Cooker Satay Chicken next time!

Ingredients and Substitutes

Chicken. We use chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces for even cooking. For a more indulgent texture, swap for boneless skinless chicken thighs - they stay succulent even after 6 hours on low heat.

Flour. A dusting of plain flour helps create that signature creamy Tuscan sauce. If you prefer, you can whisk cornflour (cornstarch) with a splash of chicken broth in a small bowl and stir it in towards the end of cooking instead.

Sun-dried tomatoes. These add depth, sweetness, and colour. Use oil-packed ones, drained and chopped. If unavailable, cherry tomatoes make a good substitute for a fresher flavour.

Spinach. Fresh baby spinach wilts beautifully into the sauce. If using frozen, thaw it first and squeeze out excess water.

Creaminess. Instead of heavy cream, this recipe relies on cream cheese for a thick, tangy sauce that coats every morsel of chicken. You could also add a splash of cream or even leftover Alfredo sauce. If you have cream, try our Slow Cooker Creamy Lemon Chicken.

Seasoning. A mix of Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, black pepper, and a pinch of red pepper flakes gives the dish its signature warmth and aroma.

Parmesan cheese and a few basil leaves stirred in at the end add the perfect finishing touch.

Tips for Best Results

• Choose the right chicken for your schedule. If you're short on time, use chicken breasts and cook on high for about 2-3 hours. For longer days, chicken thighs are ideal - they stay juicy after 5-6 hours on low.
• Why coat the chicken in flour. The flour helps thicken the sauce and gives the chicken a light coating that prevents it from drying out. For gluten-free diets, use cornstarch instead (but make sure to mix it with some cold water and add to the sauce about 30 minutes before the chicken is cooked).
• Add spinach and cheese at the end. Stir in fresh spinach, cream cheese, and parmesan just before serving to preserve their texture and creaminess.

Serving Suggestions

Serve your Crockpot Tuscan Chicken over a bed of pasta, creamy mashed potatoes, or buttery rice to soak up every drop of that luscious sauce. For a lighter option, try it with green beans, courgettes, or a simple salad on the side.

For a real Tuscan feast, serve it with our Sourdough Scarpaccia!

It's also a great way to impress guests without hovering over the stove - pair it with crusty bread and a glass of white wine for an easy yet delicious dinner.

Storage and Leftovers

Cool leftovers completely before transferring to an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 3 days, or freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Reheat gently on the stove top or in the microwave, adding a splash of stock or cream to loosen the sauce.

This dish reheats beautifully, making it ideal for meal prep or next-day lunches.

More Italian Chicken Recipes

If you love this Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken, try these other Italian-inspired favourites for weeknight dinners next time (and for something just as easy but super impressive, try our Parma Ham Wrapped Chicken Stuffed With Cream Cheese).

Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken

Few dishes feel as comforting and indulgent as a bowl of Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken. Tender chicken in a creamy sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, baby spinach and parmesan cheese - all made effortlessly in your crock pot. This recipe transforms simple pantry staples into a restaurant-quality Italian-inspired dinner, perfect for busy days when you crave comfort without the complicated steps.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 5 hours hrs

Total Time 5 hours hrs 15 minutes mins

Course Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine Italian, Slow Cooker, Tuscan

Servings 4 portions

Calories 422 kcal

Ingredients

 

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• 600 g (1.32 lb) chicken breasts cut into bite sized pieces
• 2 tablespoon plain flour all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried mixed herbs like basil, oregano and parsley
• salt and black pepper to taste
• 3 garlic cloves finely chopped
• 100 g (3.53 oz) sundried tomatoes in oil, drained and roughly chopped
• 250 ml (1 cup) chicken stock double strength*, hot

Towards the End of Cooking:

• 150 g (5.29 oz) spinach
• 100 g (3.53 oz) cream cheese full fat
• 50 g (2 oz) parmesan grated
• a small bunch of basil leaves roughly torn, stalks discarded

Instructions

 

• Place the chicken pieces in a bowl of a slow cooker. Add a pinch of salt, black pepper, paprika dried herbs and flour. Toss to combine.
• Add the garlic and sundried tomatoes.
• Pour hot stock over the chicken, cover with the lid and cook for 2.5-3 hours on HIGH, or 5-6 hours on low.
• Stir in the spinach and cook for another 15 minutes on high.
• Finally, stir in the cream cheese, parmesan and basil and serve immediately.

Notes

* use twice the normal stock powder or cube concentration. For example, if the packet states "dissolve 1 stock cube in 500ml of water, you can use the whole cube in this recipe, but only add 250ml of water. 

Nutrition

Calories: 422kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 45gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 132mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 1753mgFiber: 4gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 4298IUVitamin C: 26mgCalcium: 256mgIron: 5mg

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