Description

A rich, creamy, and garlicky slow cooker dinner designed specifically for one or two people, featuring sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and parmesan cheese with zero waste.

Ingredients

Scale

2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.2 lbs / 550g total)
1 tablespoon olive oil
4–5 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil), chopped
1 tablespoon reserved sun-dried tomato oil
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup chicken broth (low-sodium)
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups fresh spinach
Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

Pat chicken breasts dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer to crockpot.
In a bowl, whisk together heavy cream, chicken broth, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning.
Pour the cream mixture over the chicken in the crockpot.
Scatter chopped sun-dried tomatoes and reserved oil over the top.
Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours until chicken reaches 165°F.
About 30 minutes before serving, stir in Parmesan cheese until melted.
Toss in fresh spinach and let it wilt from residual heat.
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
Serve immediately with desired sides.

Notes

For a thicker sauce, use a cornstarch slurry (1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water) during the last 30 minutes. Do not freeze as the dairy sauce may separate. Searing the chicken first adds depth of flavor but is optional. Ensure chicken breasts are even thickness for uniform cooking.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Category: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 chicken breast wit
Calories: 450
Sugar: 3
Sodium: 600
Fat: 28
Saturated Fat: 16
Carbohydrates: 8
Fiber: 2
Protein: 40

Keywords: crockpot, tuscan chicken, creamy garlic chicken, small batch dinner, slow cooker, date night dinner, gluten-free, low-carb