Description
A creamy, indulgent yet low-calorie crockpot Tuscan chicken recipe that’s easy to prepare and perfect for healthy comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs / 680g)
- 1 cup low sodium chicken broth (240ml)
- 4 oz light cream cheese (115g)
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (120g)
- ¼ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (35g)
- 2 cups fresh spinach (60g)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese (30g)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Spray the inside of your slow cooker with nonstick spray or rub with a little olive oil.
- Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot in a single layer. Season lightly with salt, pepper, and half the Italian seasoning.
- In a bowl, combine light cream cheese, Greek yogurt, chicken broth, minced garlic, the rest of the Italian seasoning, and chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Stir until smooth.
- Pour the creamy mixture evenly over the chicken breasts, covering them mostly.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours until chicken is tender and easily shredded with a fork.
- Remove chicken breasts and shred with two forks. Return shredded chicken to the crockpot.
- Stir in fresh spinach and grated Parmesan cheese. The spinach will wilt and cheese will melt into the sauce.
- Give everything a good stir, taste, and adjust salt and pepper if needed. Serve warm.
Notes
Use full-fat cream cheese for richer flavor. Avoid opening the lid during cooking to keep heat in. Add spinach at the end to keep it fresh and vibrant. Leftovers taste better the next day. Can cook on high for 2-3 hours but chicken will be less tender.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 to 5 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/4 of the rec
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 38
Keywords: Tuscan chicken, creamy chicken, crockpot recipe, healthy dinner, low calorie, slow cooker, easy meal prep, comfort food