Slow Cooker Creamy Tuscan Chicken and Spinach Soup Recipe
This Slow Cooker Creamy Tuscan Soup is a comforting and flavorful meal featuring tender chicken breasts simmered with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and Italian seasoning, finished with fresh spinach and creamy broth. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner, it combines creamy texture with vibrant Tuscan flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (low) or 3 hours (high) plus 20 minutes additional
- Total Time: 6 hours 35 minutes (low) or 3 hours 35 minutes (high)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Tuscan, Italian
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Serving (Optional)
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker. Add the chopped sun-dried tomatoes, diced onion, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning evenly over the chicken.
- Add Broth: Pour the chicken broth over all the ingredients in the slow cooker. Season with salt and pepper according to your taste preferences.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked through and tender enough to shred.
- Shred the Chicken: Carefully remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and shred them using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot to mix with the broth and vegetables.
- Add Cream and Spinach: Stir in the heavy cream (or half-and-half) and chopped spinach. Cook on low for an additional 15 to 20 minutes until the spinach is wilted and the soup is heated through.
- Serve: Ladle the creamy soup into bowls and garnish with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil if desired. Serve hot and enjoy the rich, comforting flavors.
Notes
- Use half-and-half instead of heavy cream for a lighter option.
- Sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil provide more flavor; if using dry ones, rehydrate in warm water before adding.
- Adjust seasoning before serving as slow cooker flavors can intensify.
- This soup freezes well; cool completely then store in airtight containers for up to 3 months.
- Add crushed red pepper flakes for a subtle spicy kick if desired.
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