Description
Indulge in this sumptuous crockpot poultry extravaganza that promises tender chicken in a creamy, flavorful sauce, packed with sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms, and spinach. Perfect for a comforting and hassle-free meal.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
Sauce
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Vegetables
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups baby spinach
Garnish
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Place chicken, onion, garlic, mushrooms, and sun-dried tomatoes in the crockpot.
- Create Sauce: Whisk together broth, cream, cream cheese, thyme, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Pour over chicken and vegetables.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender.
- Add Spinach: Stir in spinach during the last 15 minutes of cooking to wilt.
- Finish: Shred chicken, stir to coat in sauce, and garnish with parsley. Serve over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes.
Notes
- Substitute turkey or bone-in chicken for variations in flavor (adjust cooking time).
- Enhance depth by adding white wine with the broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
