Description
This creamy, garlicky chicken dish is an effortless weeknight dinner favorite that tastes indulgent but is simple to prepare.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (oil-packed recommended)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Cooking spray or a little oil for the crock pot (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Crock Pot: Set the slow cooker to LOW and lightly spray or brush the insert with oil if desired.
- Season the chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry and rub both sides with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Layer it up: Arrange the seasoned chicken breasts in the bottom of the Crock Pot, scatter sun-dried tomatoes, and tuck minced garlic around the pieces.
- Make the sauce: Whisk softened cream cheese with chicken broth until smooth and pour the mixture evenly over the chicken.
- Add the greens and cheese: Scatter the spinach over the chicken, then sprinkle with grated Parmesan and red pepper flakes if using.
- Cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 4–6 hours, checking for doneness at 4 hours.
- Finish and serve: Remove chicken, stir the sauce until smooth, thicken if desired, return chicken to sauce, and serve.
Notes
For a thicker sauce, consider removing the lid during the last half hour of cooking. The recipe is versatile and pairs well with pasta, mashed potatoes, or a green salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American