Description
Indulge in tender chicken simmered in a rich, creamy sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach. This dish is perfect for gatherings and weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (jarred in oil)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Your Chicken: Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Add Flavorful Ingredients: Layer the sun-dried tomatoes and minced garlic on top of the chicken.
- Mix That Sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk together heavy cream, Italian seasoning, and grated Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Pour It All Together: Gently pour the creamy mixture over the chicken and tomatoes. Stir gently to combine.
- Set It and Forget It: Cover the slow cooker and set it to low heat for 6 hours or high heat for 3 hours.
- Add Spinach Last: About 10 minutes before serving, add fresh spinach and stir gently until wilted.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: - For extra flavor, consider searing the chicken before placing it in the slow cooker. - Feel free to swap out chicken for turkey or add additional vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini. - This dish can be made ahead of time; simply combine ingredients in the slow cooker and refrigerate overnight.