Description

A rich, creamy, and garlicky slow cooker chicken dish featuring sun-dried tomatoes and spinach, specifically designed for small batches to feed one or two people without excessive leftovers.

Ingredients

Scale

1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper
4–5 cloves fresh garlic, minced
0.5 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
0.5 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, chopped and drained
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 cups fresh baby spinach
1 tablespoon butter

Instructions

Trim excess fat from chicken thighs and season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
Place seasoned chicken in the bottom of a 2-3 quart slow cooker.
Whisk together chicken broth, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes; pour over the chicken.
Cover and cook on LOW for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender.
Stir in chopped sun-dried tomatoes and let sit for 1 minute to plump.
Stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
Turn off the heat and stir in fresh spinach until wilted.
Stir in butter for a glossy finish and serve immediately over pasta, rice, or cauliflower rice.

Notes

Use fresh garlic for best flavor; pre-grated cheese contains anti-caking agents that prevent smooth melting. Add spinach off-heat to keep it bright green. The sauce will thicken as it cools. This recipe does not freeze well due to the dairy content.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 3-4 hours
Category: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 480
Sugar: 4
Sodium: 650
Fat: 32
Saturated Fat: 18
Carbohydrates: 12
Fiber: 2
Protein: 35

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