Crock Pot Tuscan Chicken
Crock Pot Tuscan chicken is a creamy, savory slow-cooked dish featuring tender chicken breasts simmered with coconut milk, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach. It’s comforting, flavorful, and easy to prepare perfect for busy weeknights or family dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4–6 hours (low) or 2–3 hours (high)
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes (low) or 2 hours 10 minutes (high)
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
1 ½ pounds chicken breast (about 3 large breasts)
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 cup full-fat coconut milk (more if desired)
3 tablespoons vegan butter or ghee
6 garlic cloves, minced or grated
1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, sliced
3 cups baby spinach
¼ cup nutritional yeast or Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and dried oregano.
- Place chicken in the Crock Pot. Add coconut milk, vegan butter (or ghee), garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes. Stir gently to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 4–6 hours or on high for 2–3 hours, until chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- About 30 minutes before serving, stir in baby spinach and nutritional yeast (or Parmesan). Cover again until spinach is wilted.
- Shred or slice chicken before serving, spooning the creamy Tuscan sauce over the top.
Notes
Use chicken thighs for extra juiciness and flavor.
Add mushrooms, zucchini, or artichokes for more vegetables.
Replace coconut milk with heavy cream for a dairy-based version.
Make vegetarian with chickpeas, white beans, or tofu.
Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
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