By Becky Hardin
Updated Nov 13, 2025
My Crockpot Tuscan Chicken features tender chicken breasts simmered in a rich broth of chicken stock, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and Italian seasoning. I finish it off with a Parmesan cream sauce and fresh spinach for a comforting, restaurant-quality meal made effortlessly in the slow cooker.
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Easy Tuscan Chicken Recipe
Crockpot chicken is always a hit, but I love adding this delicious creamy sauce to takes things up a notch. Simple to prepare with fresh ingredients, this Tuscan chicken is loaded with flavor. It’s the perfect meal to enjoy with the family, but fancy enough to serve at a dinner party.
Tips for Beginners
- Use frozen spinach. It’s fine to use frozen spinach. However, it does require a few extra steps, such as thawing and then using a towel to remove the extra moisture.
- Use thighs instead of breasts . You can use thighs, though they may need to cook longer, so be sure to check for doneness. Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the chicken thighs. It should be 160°F.
- Use the Instant Pot instead . If you prefer the Instant Pot to the crockpot, this Instant Pot Tuscan chicken is for you.
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- ▢ 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ▢ 4 cloves garlic minced
- ▢ 1 tsp Italian seasoning store-bought or homemade
- ▢ Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- ▢ 8.5 oz. sun dried tomatoes drained and chopped (1 jar)
- ▢ ½ cup low-sodium chicken stock
- ▢ 1 cup heavy cream
- ▢ ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ▢ 1 cup baby spinach chopped
- ▢ fresh parsley or basil optional, for garnish
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Instructions
- Spray the crockpot insert with nonstick spray.
- Add the chicken and sprinkle the garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper on top. 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 4 cloves garlic, 1 tsp Italian seasoning, Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Add the sun dried tomatoes and chicken stock. 8.5 oz. sun dried tomatoes, ½ cup low-sodium chicken stock
- Cook on high for 4 hours or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the crockpot and set aside.
- To the crockpot, whisk in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted. 1 cup heavy cream, ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, 1 cup baby spinach
- Return the chicken to the crockpot to re-warm. Serve with fresh parsley or basil. fresh parsley or basil
Equipment
- 1 Crockpot
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make Crockpot Tuscan Chicken Step by Step
Season the chicken: Spray your crockpot insert with nonstick spray. Add 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts and sprinkle them with 4 minced cloves of garlic, 1 tsp of Italian seasoning, and salt and pepper to taste.
Add the liquid: Add 8.5 oz. (1 jar) of drained and chopped sun-dried tomatoes and ½ cup of low-sodium chicken stock.
Cook the chicken: Cook on high for 4 hours or until the chicken is fully cooked, then remove the chicken from the crockpot and set aside.
Whisk 1 cup of heavy cream and ½ cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese directly in the crockpot. Stir in 1 cup of baby spinach and cook until it wilts.
Place the chicken back in the crockpot to warm up.
Garnish and serve : Serve with fresh parsley or basil.
Recipe Variations
- To enhance the flavor, sometimes I’ll toss in garlic or onion powder.
- For a touch of spice, I’ll sprinkle in a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes.
- When I’m entertaining, I’ll add a splash of white wine for a touch of sweetness and subtle fruitiness.
How to Store
Once cooled to room temperature, leftover Tuscan chicken will stay fresh in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. I reheat in the microwave for 30 seconds at a time until warmed all the way through.
Freeze leftovers for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat. Garnish with the fresh herbs once thawed and reheated.
Serving Suggestions
To start things off, I’ll prepare a kale salad , and then to soak up all the amazing flavors of the sauce, I’ll serve it with a side of pasta. Though rice, mashed potatoes , and no knead Dutch oven bread also do the trick to soak up all the creamy sauce, so not a drop goes to waste.
more tuscan-inspired recipes
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Tuscan Salmon
Creamy Tuscan Chicken
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Crockpot Tuscan Chicken Recipe
Equipment
- 1 Crockpot
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning store-bought or homemade
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 8.5 oz. sun dried tomatoes drained and chopped (1 jar)
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup baby spinach chopped
- fresh parsley or basil optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Spray the crockpot insert with nonstick spray.
- Add the chicken and sprinkle the garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper on top. 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 4 cloves garlic, 1 tsp Italian seasoning, Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Add the sun dried tomatoes and chicken stock. 8.5 oz. sun dried tomatoes, ½ cup low-sodium chicken stock
- Cook on high for 4 hours or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the crockpot and set aside.
- To the crockpot, whisk in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted. 1 cup heavy cream, ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, 1 cup baby spinach
- Return the chicken to the crockpot to re-warm. Serve with fresh parsley or basil. fresh parsley or basil
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Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
