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    Home / Recipes / Dinner / Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken

    Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken

    December 8, 2021 by Keto Cooking Christian 66 Comments

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    This Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken with a delicious sun-dried tomato and spinach cream sauce is what comfort food is made of.

    tuscan chicken held up with spatula over cream sauce
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    • What's in Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken
    • How to Make Tuscan Chicken Crock Pot Style
    • Can I Freeze Slow Cooker Chicken Recipes Cooked with Cream Sauce?
    • Can I Use Bone In Chicken Thighs?
    • Is it Better to Cook Chicken on High or Low in Crockpot?
    • What Goes with Tuscan Chicken Thighs?
    • Substitutions for Tuscan Slow Cooker Chicken
    • More Low Carb Chicken Recipes

    Juicy and tender chicken thighs are perfectly seasoned then topped with amazing Italian herb cream sauce. From there, the slow cooker does the rest!

    closeup of piece of tuscan chicken on white plate

    This is such a delicious and decadent meal. It is packed with so much flavor, it tastes like it came straight out of an Italian restaurant!

    Tuscan chicken in cream sauce with spinach

    On busy weeknights there is nothing better than coming home to dinner that's already prepared, like this Mississippi Crockpot Roast or a bowl of this warm and hearty Slow Cooker Chicken Soup. During the holidays when your oven is tied up, this tender and juicy Slow Cooker Turkey Breast is a total game changer.

    What's in Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken

    • Chicken thighs
    • Baby spinach
    • Parmesan cheese
    • Heavy cream
    • Sun-dried tomatoes
    • Chicken stock
    • Garlic
    • Butter
    • Dried parsley
    • Dried basil
    • Salt
    • Dried oregano
    • Ground pepper

    *Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below.

    How to Make Tuscan Chicken Crock Pot Style

    Add the butter, oil from the sun-dried tomatoes and garlic to a saucepan over medium heat. Sauté for about 20 seconds, making sure you don’t brown it. 

    minced garlic in saucepan

    Then pour in the chicken stock and heavy cream, then simmer for about 8 minutes or until thickened.

    cream sauce with grated parmesan cheese in saucepan

    Stir in the parmesan cheese and continue simmering for another 3-5 minutes.

    raw chicken thighs in crockpot with spices on top

    Add the chicken into the insert of your slow cooker and sprinkle the basil, oregano, parsley, salt and pepper over the tops.

    raw chicken with sun dried tomatoes on top in crockpot insert

    Add the sun-dried tomatoes on top of the chicken.

    tuscan chicken uncooked in slow cooker insert

    Then pour the sauce over top and cook for 3 hours on high or 6 hours on low.

    tuscan chicken cooked in slow cooker insert

    Remove the chicken and set it aside, then stir in the spinach and cover until wilted. 

    baby spinach in slow cooker insert

    Serve with the sauce poured over the top.

    tuscan cream sauce with spinach in crockpot insert

    Store leftovers in an airtight container.

    tuscan chicken thighs in crockpot insert

    Can I Freeze Slow Cooker Chicken Recipes Cooked with Cream Sauce?

    You certainly can. This Tuscan chicken will freeze for up to a couple of months in an airtight container. There is a chance that the cream will separate when you thaw the chicken out. If that happens, whisk the sauce as it reheats until its reincorporated well.

    Can I Use Bone In Chicken Thighs?

    If you were to adapt this recipe to oven baked Tuscan Chicken you could certainly use bone in thighs. But for slow cooker chicken, boneless is the way to go.

    When you cook chicken thighs in the crockpot, they become so tender that they literally fall apart. And because no one really wants to have to dig around in the sauce trying to find all the bones, its recommended to use boneless.

    Tuscan chicken in cream sauce with spinach

    Is it Better to Cook Chicken on High or Low in Crockpot?

    This is a GREAT thing about crock pot chicken! If you are in a hurry, you can cook the chicken on high and it will turn out just fine. My personal preference is low and slow. That allows the chicken to really soak in the sauce. Either way, you can't go wrong.

    What Goes with Tuscan Chicken Thighs?

    This Tuscan crockpot chicken has spinach cooked right in the sauce which means this could be an entire meal in one. But if you are looking for more Keto or low carb sides, here are some of the most popular ones that are sure to be a hit:

    • Roasted Balsamic Brussels Sprouts with Prosciutto
    • Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
    • Cheese Mashed Cauliflower
    • Grilled Broccolini
    • Bacon Wrapped Green Beans
    • Roasted Garlic & Rosemary Mashed Cauliflower
    • Easy Broccoli Salad with Bacon
    tuscan chicken held up with spatula over cream sauce

    Substitutions for Tuscan Slow Cooker Chicken

    Chicken Breasts: You can use boneless, skinless chicken breasts if you prefer. To use breasts, you'll want to adjust the cooking time. Breasts are much denser and require more time. Start with an additional 45 minutes and then check to see if they are done. They should easily pull apart when you insert a fork into the center of one.

    Cream Cheese: If you want a thicker cream sauce, you can add a block of cream cheese to the skillet along with the cream. Keep stirring it until it's all melted.

    Mushrooms: Thick and beefy sliced mushrooms are a great way to help stretch out this dish when you're cooking for a crowd.

    Kale: Not a fan of spinach? You can use finely chopped kale in place of the spinach. Be sure and cut away the spine that runs down the leaves of kale or it will be tough and chewy.

    closeup of piece of tuscan chicken on white plate

    More Low Carb Chicken Recipes

    • Thai Red Curry Coconut Grilled Chicken
    • Grilled Chicken with Rosemary Citrus Glaze
    • Spinach Artichoke Chicken Casserole
    • Creamy Chicken Tuscan Skillet
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    • Chicken Florentine Skillet
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    Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken

    This Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken with a delicious sun-dried tomato and spinach cream sauce is what comfort food is made of.
    5 from 83 votes
    Author: Julianne
    Servings 6
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    PREP 5 minutes mins
    COOK 3 hours hrs 15 minutes mins
    TOTAL 3 hours hrs 20 minutes mins

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 ½ pounds chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
    • 3 ounces baby spinach
    • 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
    • 1 cup heavy cream
    • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, sliced (packed in oil)
    • ½ cup chicken stock
    • 4 cloves garlic, minced
    • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
    • 1 tablespoon oil from jar of sun-dried tomatoes
    • 2 teaspoons dried parsley
    • ½ teaspoon dried basil
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
    • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Add the butter, oil from the sun-dried tomatoes and garlic to a saucepan over medium heat. Sauté for about 20 seconds, making sure you don’t brown it. Then pour in the chicken stock and heavy cream, then simmer for about 8 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the parmesan cheese and continue simmering for another 3-5 minutes.
    • Add the chicken into the insert of your slow cooker and sprinkle the basil, oregano, parsley, salt and pepper over the tops.
    • Add the sun-dried tomatoes on top of the chicken, then pour the sauce over top and cook for 3 hours on high or 6 hours on low.
    • Remove the chicken and set it aside, then stir in the spinach and cover until wilted. Serve with the sauce poured over the top.
    • Store leftovers in an airtight container.

    *Make sure to scroll up and read the post for substitutions, additions and helpful tips for making this recipe.

    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Italian
    Calories 464kcal
    Nutrition Facts
    Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    464
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    36
    g
    55
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    18
    g
    113
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    5
    g
    2
    %
    Fiber
     
    1
    g
    4
    %
    Sugar
     
    2
    g
    2
    %
    Protein
     
    35
    g
    70
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    *Nutritional data is provided as a courtesy and is accurate to the best of my knowledge. You can verify it using the nutrition calculator of your choice. All data is based on net carbs, without sugar alcohol: Swerve, Erythritol, Monk Fruit or Allulose.

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    1. Carlie hardman

      December 06, 2024 at 4:21 am

      5 stars
      Fantastic, I do not consider myself a cook at all but when I saw this I just had to try. The flavour in this gorgeous dish is insane, messing with your taste buds every bite. Thank you for sharing this amazing dish.

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        December 07, 2024 at 11:34 am

        WOW, thank you so much! I appreciate the wonderful comments and I'm thrilled you enjoyed it.

        Reply
    2. Rona

      November 13, 2024 at 1:55 pm

      5 stars
      I made this tonight and it was lovely. Definitely a keeper.

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        November 13, 2024 at 2:30 pm

        Yay! I am so glad you enjoyed it. I love the flavors in this dish so much.

        Reply
    3. Mary

      August 05, 2024 at 12:35 pm

      5 stars
      Made this tonight & it was delicious , the tomatoes give it a nice flavour , I used thighs which were so soft & moist , I did use cornflour ( cornstarch) to thicken the sauce , will definately make this again

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        August 05, 2024 at 4:02 pm

        I am so happy you enjoyed it.

        Reply
    4. Joan Gray

      August 01, 2024 at 12:32 pm

      Looks delicious! What is the sodium mg count per serving?

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        August 09, 2024 at 11:26 am

        Thank you! I do not list sodium in the recipe card. To get that type information, I always encourage people to add the ingredients they use in their own tracker.

        Reply
    5. Kay

      May 17, 2024 at 6:25 pm

      5 stars
      Excellent! Used breasts instead of thighs because it is what I had thawed. Turned out very moist!

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        May 21, 2024 at 8:40 am

        Yay! I'm so glad you enjoyed them.

        Reply
    6. Connie McCarty

      April 11, 2024 at 11:51 am

      5 stars
      Awesome chicken recipe ever!! My husband and I both loved the flavors that came out, by cooking it in the crock pot! This will definitely my go to when we have company over.. How do I make the sauce a little thicker to put over rice? This is certainly a win-win in my book!! Great job!!

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        April 12, 2024 at 11:46 am

        I am so glad you enjoyed it. You can add cream cheese to the sauce to make it a little thicker.

        Reply
        • Stephanie Howe

          June 30, 2024 at 5:59 pm

          5 stars
          Made this delicious recipe yesterday, and added half a block of cream cheese (as you suggested) because the sauce was very thin when I was removing the chicken. This was the most tasty crock pot meal I've ever made!! Will definitely be making this again...thanks so much!!

        • Keto Cooking Christian

          July 01, 2024 at 8:19 am

          I'm so happy you enjoyed it.

    7. Christy

      November 08, 2023 at 1:54 pm

      Can this recipe be adapted to the oven? If so, how would I do that? Thanks so much!

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        November 16, 2023 at 4:59 pm

        I have not made this recipe in the oven. I would think you could just sear the chicken, add it to the sauce and let it finish in the oven.

        Reply
    8. Angela

      September 02, 2023 at 6:39 pm

      Can I make the sauce the night before and refrigerate it and just add it the next day!

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        September 04, 2023 at 9:12 am

        I suppose you could. I have not tried that, so I can't tell you how the consistency will be after refrigeration.

        Reply
    9. Lolo

      August 26, 2023 at 7:45 am

      Could you use chicken breasts on the recipe? My family doesn't care for thighs. Maybe it would dry out too much?

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        August 27, 2023 at 7:55 am

        That should be ok, I would definitely keep an eye on them to make sure they don't dry out.

        Reply
    10. Shelby

      June 30, 2023 at 7:17 am

      5 stars
      The sundried tomatoes in this recipe bring out such a delicious flavor! Great Sunday night dinner.

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        June 30, 2023 at 8:35 am

        Thank you. I agree, the sundried tomatoes really make this dish.

        Reply
    11. Janice

      June 30, 2023 at 6:44 am

      5 stars
      This recipe is a total YUM! I made this last dinner and it was a hit! My family enjoyed them! I would definitely make this recipe again!

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        June 30, 2023 at 8:36 am

        A homerun hit with a family is always what I love to hear. Thank you!

        Reply
    12. Michelle

      June 29, 2023 at 6:10 pm

      5 stars
      This was an effortless recipe that impressed the whole family, will definitely be making again!

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        June 30, 2023 at 1:34 pm

        I'm so happy your family was impressed. It's great to have a quick and easy meal in your back pocket, that you know everyone will love!

        Reply
    13. Sharon

      June 29, 2023 at 5:35 pm

      5 stars
      This chicken was mouthwatering and delicious! And you are right, it was totally like restaurant quality.

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        June 30, 2023 at 8:40 am

        Thank you so much. I'm so happy that you tried it and loved it.

        Reply
    14. Jane

      June 29, 2023 at 5:28 pm

      5 stars
      This is a really delicious, comforting dish. The chicken thighs are juicy and tender and the sauce is rich with flavor. It's also easy to make! I would definitely make it again.

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        June 30, 2023 at 8:46 am

        Thank you! I agree, thighs work so well in this dish.

        Reply
    15. Wanda

      June 13, 2023 at 6:44 am

      This looks absolutely delicious. I’m cooking it today. Thank you.

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        June 19, 2023 at 9:22 am

        I hope you enjoyed it. I love the flavors in this dish.

        Reply
    16. Amanda

      May 22, 2023 at 10:00 pm

      5 stars
      This was awesome. My husband and I loved it. I wanted leftovers so I doubled the recipe and used chicken bone broth and added some mushrooms towards the end. I also seared the chicken before hand because I just always do that haha. Served it with some rice and asparagus and artichoke

      I think next time I could use a bit less butter and it still be great. Thanks for a new recipe to add to the collection!

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        May 23, 2023 at 8:26 am

        I love this recipe as leftovers as well! I am so happy you enjoyed it.

        Reply
    17. Nana_France

      May 04, 2023 at 3:31 pm

      5 stars
      sounds wonderful, but would unsweetened evaporated milk be a viable alternative to cream (I react badly to cream!)

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        May 04, 2023 at 4:31 pm

        Honestly, I can't say for sure, since I've never tried it.

        Reply
    18. Susan Presley

      May 04, 2023 at 10:25 am

      I don't have fresh spinach on hand. Would chopped frozen work?

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        May 04, 2023 at 1:01 pm

        Yes it sure would, just be sure it's thawed and has all the water squeezed out.

        Reply
    19. Linda Davies

      April 06, 2023 at 11:47 am

      5 stars
      Shouldn’t make something for company you have never made before but because of the comments I decided to make this. Totally delicious and will definitely make it again. I had bone in thighs so deboned them, will make sure to buy the ones already deboned next time. Would like to try making it with chicken breasts also. definitely a keeper.

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        April 08, 2023 at 2:44 pm

        I totally understand that logic, but I'm glad you decide to make it anyway and enjoyed it!

        Reply
    20. Diana

      February 21, 2023 at 6:13 pm

      I am worried about the sauce curdling due to the heavy cream being cooked in the crockpot for so long. Does this seem to be an issue for anyone?

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        February 23, 2023 at 7:56 am

        Once the cream is combined with the other ingredients, it will not curdle. You can tell that by looking at the photos in the post. The sauce is smooth and creamy.

        Reply
    21. Rebecca

      November 01, 2022 at 12:49 am

      Hey! I made this dish last night and it was super amazing and flavorful. My only concern was the fact that all the high quality cheese got ruined due to it being slight burnt with build up at the bottom. What do you think went wrong? I did three hours on high

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        November 01, 2022 at 6:12 pm

        I honestly have no idea because I have never heard of that happening before. If your slow cooker cooks hotter than some, that may cause it. You should try cooking it on low next time and give it a good stir a couple of times while it's cooking.

        Reply
    22. Devi

      September 20, 2022 at 10:18 am

      Hi, if I’m using chicken breast, how long would you advise in the slow cooker? This looks yummy and easy and I would like to try it today 🤩

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        September 20, 2022 at 4:07 pm

        I hope you love it! If you're using breasts, it will determine how much chicken you're using as to how long it takes to cook. But on high, they should take around 4-5 hours.

        Reply
    23. Ella

      September 11, 2022 at 7:16 pm

      5 stars
      Oh my gosh, this is one of the best things I've ever eaten and I've eater a lot of great food!!! WOW!!! Incredible! Can't wait to try your other chicken recipes. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        October 06, 2022 at 9:18 am

        I'm glad you enjoyed it, thanks for the glowing review!

        Reply
    24. Tori

      August 17, 2022 at 8:40 pm

      Could I use chicken breasts instead of thighs?

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        August 18, 2022 at 2:37 pm

        Sure! The amount of time it cooks may vary.

        Reply
    25. Lisa Barker

      August 17, 2022 at 12:03 pm

      5 stars
      Loved this so much we are going to be making this a lot! My new favorite slow cooker meal! Thank you 🙏🏼

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        August 17, 2022 at 4:56 pm

        That's so awesome! I love a flavorful slow cooker meal and this one is one of my favorites too.

        Reply
    26. patti

      May 08, 2022 at 10:20 am

      are the chicken thighs skinless or skin on ? thank you

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        May 10, 2022 at 11:47 am

        When I am cooking them my slow cooker, I prefer to use skinless most of the time.

        Reply
    27. Lilian Davies

      February 23, 2022 at 10:54 am

      5 stars
      Can I use an alternative to heavy cream?

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        October 06, 2022 at 9:31 am

        You could use milk, but it will increase the carbs some. Coconut milk would work too, but the flavor might be a bit strange.

        Reply
    28. Kelley-Ann

      February 12, 2022 at 7:01 pm

      5 stars
      I made this and served it to my family - it was like eating a high-end meal at a hoity-toity restaurant. My mother has announced to the rest of us that "this dish is a definite keeper"! Oh, yeah!

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        February 13, 2022 at 6:38 pm

        I absolutely LOVE this!!! You just made my day. I am so excited you enjoyed it so much. It really is a tasty dish.

        Reply
    29. Karen

      February 12, 2022 at 3:45 pm

      How are the chicken thighs com I got put browned like in the picture? They look amazing but putting in the crockpot raw and covering with the sauce, I don’t understand how they are coming out browned?

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        February 13, 2022 at 6:43 pm

        The sun-dried tomato sauce is what gives the chicken such pretty color. You can certainly brown them if you like, but it works really great without that step.

        Reply
    30. Nicole

      January 15, 2022 at 11:23 am

      It says to sauté the sun dried tomatoes with the butter and garlic and then to add chicken stock and heavy cream to make the sauce. So are we supposed to go in and pick the sun dried tomatoes out to put on top of the chicken before pouring the cream over chicken? It’s a little confusing bc the way it’s written says to put them on top of chicken but it has you cooking them first. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        January 16, 2022 at 6:19 pm

        The recipe states to add the "sun-dried tomatoes oil" and the butter in the skillet, that is what the garlic is sautéed in. The sun-dried tomatoes are placed on top of the chicken, as the pictures reflect. To avoid any confusion, I've edited the recipe to say "oil from the sun-dried tomatoes".

        Reply
    31. Pat Smart

      December 16, 2021 at 6:22 pm

      Are the chicken thighs sauteed until browned as in the description of the recipe or are they placed in the slowcooker raw as the instructions seem to imply?

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        December 16, 2021 at 6:44 pm

        Oh my goodness! Thank you for pointing that out. That is what happens when you are working on too many new recipes at one time. I will edit the post to correct the error. They are seasoned and added in raw. I appreciate you letting me know, so much!

        Reply
    32. Shannon F

      December 10, 2021 at 6:46 pm

      5 stars
      Unbelievably easy and delish!!

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        December 10, 2021 at 6:47 pm

        Thanks so much, I'm happy you loved it!

        Reply

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