– 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
– 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, diced
– 2 cups fresh spinach
– 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
– 1 cup chicken broth
– 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Creating your own Crockpot Tuscan Chicken can be easy if you follow these steps:
1. Prepare the Chicken: Start by seasoning the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
2. Layer Ingredients: Place the seasoned chicken breasts at the bottom of the Crockpot.
3. Add Sun-Dried Tomatoes: Scatter the diced sun-dried tomatoes over the chicken evenly.
4. Add Spinach: Layer the fresh spinach over the top of the tomatoes.
5. Incorporate Cream Cheese: Cut the cream cheese into chunks and add it on top of the spinach.
6. Pour Chicken Broth: Add the chicken broth to keep the chicken moist while cooking and enhance flavors.
7. Cook: Cover the Crockpot and set it on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours.
8. Shred Chicken: Once cooked, remove the chicken and shred it with two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the Crockpot.
9. Add Parmesan Cheese: Stir in the grated Parmesan until melted and well combined.
10. Final Touch: Let it cook for an additional 10-15 minutes to blend flavors.
These steps lead to an incredible dish that bursts with flavor!