Name: Slow Cooker Dinners
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 15 min
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 4 cloves garlic minced; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes sliced; 3 cups fresh spinach; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 tablespoons water; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Description

Slow Cooker Dinners are the ultimate solution for busy nights when you want a warm, comforting homemade meal without spending hours in the kitchen. This creamy Tuscan-style chicken dinner combines tender slow-cooked chicken, rich parmesan garlic sauce, fresh spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes into one flavorful dish that feels both cozy and satisfying. Perfect for easy dinner ideas, family meals, comfort food cravings, meal prep, and healthy dinner inspiration, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavor with minimal effort.

Whether you serve it over pasta, mashed potatoes, or rice, this easy recipe creates a creamy and hearty dinner everyone will love. The slow cooker allows all the flavors to blend together beautifully while keeping the chicken juicy and tender throughout cooking.

Ingredients

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4 boneless skinless chicken breasts

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1 teaspoon paprika

1 tablespoon olive oil

4 cloves garlic minced

1 cup chicken broth

1 cup heavy cream

1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

1 teaspoon onion powder

1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1 cup sun-dried tomatoes sliced

3 cups fresh spinach

2 tablespoons cornstarch

2 tablespoons water

2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

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Instructions

1. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.

2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for 2–3 minutes per side until lightly golden. Transfer the chicken to the slow cooker.

3. In a bowl, whisk together chicken broth, heavy cream, garlic, onion powder, parmesan cheese, and red pepper flakes until smooth.

4. Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken inside the slow cooker.

5. Add the sliced sun-dried tomatoes evenly over the chicken and sauce.

6. Cover and cook on LOW for 5–6 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.

7. About 20 minutes before serving, stir in the fresh spinach until wilted.

8. Mix cornstarch and water together to create a slurry, then stir it into the sauce if a thicker consistency is desired.

9. Allow the sauce to cook for another 10–15 minutes until creamy and thickened.

10. Garnish with fresh parsley and extra parmesan cheese before serving.

Notes

Use freshly grated parmesan cheese for the smoothest and creamiest sauce texture.

Add spinach near the end of cooking to keep it vibrant and tender rather than overcooked.

Cooking on LOW creates juicier and more flavorful chicken compared to using HIGH heat.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Category: Dinner
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
Calories: 420
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 720mg
Fat: 26g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 8g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 38g
Cholesterol: 145mg