How long does a chicken need in the slow cooker?

Most boneless chicken recipes take 3–4 hours on high or 6–7 hours on low. Thighs stay tender even with longer cooking.

Can you do Tuscan chicken in a slow cooker?

Yes, and it’s one of the easiest ways to get deep flavor with minimal effort. The gentle cooking makes the sauce rich and the chicken melt-in-your-mouth tender.

Is 4 hours in a slow cooker enough for chicken?

On high heat, 4 hours is plenty for boneless pieces. If you use breasts or thicker cuts, check for doneness with a thermometer.

How to know if slow cooker chicken is done?

The internal temperature should reach 165°F. It should also shred easily with a fork.

Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken – Amazing Creamy Comfort

Name: Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken – Creamy & Flavor-Packed Comfort
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 3 h 15 min
Total time: 3 h 20 min
Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Ingredients: 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs; 3 ounces baby spinach; 1 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1 cup heavy cream; ½ cup sliced sun-dried tomatoes in oil; ½ cup chicken stock; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon oil from sun-dried tomato jar; 2 teaspoons dried parsley; ½ teaspoon dried basil; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon dried oregano; ¼ teaspoon ground pepper

Description

Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken with a creamy sun-dried tomato and spinach sauce – rich, hearty, and perfect for weeknights or special occasions.

Ingredients

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1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs

3 ounces baby spinach

1 cup grated parmesan cheese

1 cup heavy cream

½ cup sliced sun-dried tomatoes in oil

½ cup chicken stock

4 cloves garlic, minced

3 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 tablespoon oil from sun-dried tomato jar

2 teaspoons dried parsley

½ teaspoon dried basil

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon dried oregano

¼ teaspoon ground pepper

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Instructions

1. In saucepan over medium heat, sauté butter, sun-dried tomato oil, and garlic for 20 seconds without browning.

2. Add chicken stock and heavy cream; simmer 8 minutes until thickened.

3. Stir in parmesan cheese; simmer another 3-5 minutes.

4. Place chicken in slow cooker; season with basil, oregano, parsley, salt, and pepper.

5. Top with sun-dried tomatoes; pour sauce over chicken.

6. Cook 3 hours on high or 6 hours on low.

7. Remove chicken, stir spinach into sauce, cover until wilted.

8. Serve with sauce over chicken; store leftovers airtight.

Notes

Freezing: Up to 2 months; cream may separate—whisk to recombine when reheating.

Best for slow cooker: boneless thighs; bone-in works for oven baking.

Cooking preference: low and slow for better flavor, high works if in a hurry.

Serving suggestions: roasted balsamic Brussels sprouts, bacon-wrapped asparagus, cheese mashed cauliflower, grilled broccolini, bacon-wrapped green beans, roasted garlic & rosemary mashed cauliflower, broccoli salad with bacon.

Substitutions: chicken breasts (adjust time +45 min), cream cheese for thicker sauce, mushrooms for volume, kale instead of spinach (remove stems).

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
Category: Chicken Recipes
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: Italian-Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 464
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 710mg
Fat: 33g
Saturated Fat: 17g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 7g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 35g
Cholesterol: 154mg