Slow Cooker Tuscan Cream Chicken
This Slow Cooker Tuscan Cream Chicken is the kind of cozy, creamy comfort food that makes busy days easier and dinners feel special. With tender chicken breasts simmered gently in a rich Tuscan cream sauce made from heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavor with almost no effort.
It’s a true dump-and-go slow cooker chicken recipe you simply whisk the sauce, ladle it over raw chicken, and let the crock pot do the work. By dinnertime, you’re rewarded with juicy chicken and a velvety, Italian-inspired sauce that tastes like it cooked all day… because it did.
Why You’ll Love This Slow Cooker Tuscan Cream Chicken:
Hands-off comfort food: Minimal prep, no browning, no babysitting
Creamy and satisfying: A rich Parmesan cream sauce that coats every bite
Family-friendly: Mild, comforting flavors everyone enjoys
Perfect for meal prep: Reheats beautifully for leftovers
Versatile serving options: Pair with pasta, potatoes, rice, or low-carb sides
Weeknight or Sunday dinner ready: Easy enough for weekdays, impressive enough for guests
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds)
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
2 cups fresh baby spinach
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
1/2 teaspoon onion powder (optional)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (plus more to taste)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup chicken broth or water (optional, for a thinner sauce)
Directions:
Arrange the raw chicken breasts in a single layer in the bottom of the slow cooker. If thick, pound lightly or slice in half for even cooking.
In a bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and broth (if using).
Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach.
Ladle the creamy Tuscan mixture evenly over the chicken, coating each piece well.
Cover and cook on LOW for 3½–4½ hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and is fork-tender.
Taste and adjust seasoning. Thin the sauce with a splash of warm cream or broth if desired.
Serve hot, spooning plenty of sauce over each piece of chicken.
Serving Suggestions:
This creamy slow cooker chicken pairs beautifully with:
Buttered egg noodles or fettuccine
Creamy mashed potatoes
Steamed rice or risotto
Spaghetti squash or cauliflower mash for a lighter option
Roasted broccoli, green beans, or a crisp garden salad
Don’t forget warm rolls or crusty bread this sauce is too good to waste.
Tips & Variations:
Extra creamy: Add 2–3 tablespoons of cream cheese to the sauce
More heat: Stir in a pinch of red pepper flakes
Juicier option: Swap chicken breasts for boneless skinless chicken thighs
Lighter version: Use half-and-half and reduce Parmesan slightly
Veggie boost: Add mushrooms or cherry tomatoes before cooking
If you love easy slow cooker chicken recipes, this Tuscan Cream Chicken deserves a spot in your regular dinner rotation. Creamy, comforting, and practically effortless this is crock pot cooking at its best.
