Slow Cooker Spinach Artichoke Chicken
This Slow Cooker Spinach Artichoke Chicken is creamy, savory, and oh-so-easy! Perfect for family dinners or meal prep!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
For the Dish:
- 8 cups spinach loosely packed and chopped
- 1/4 cup chicken broth low-sodium if preferred
- 4 filets chicken breast the star of the dish
- 3 cloves fresh garlic chopped
- 1/4 cup sweet onion finely chopped
- 4 tablespoons cream cheese reduced-fat
- 4 tablespoons parmesan cheese shredded
- 14 ounces artichoke hearts canned or jarred, drained and chopped
- 1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes chopped
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
Cooking Instructions:
- Start by chopping the spinach, garlic, onion, and artichoke hearts. If you're using grape or cherry tomatoes, halve them for easy mixing.
- In your slow cooker, place the chicken breast filets at the bottom. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
- Next, layer the chopped garlic, sweet onion, spinach, and artichoke hearts over the chicken. Make sure to spread them evenly for thorough cooking.
- In a separate bowl, combine the chicken broth, cream cheese, and parmesan cheese. Stir until smooth and creamy. Pour this mixture over the layered ingredients in the slow cooker.
- Cover your slow cooker and set it to low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours. The chicken should be cooked through and tender.
- In the last 30 minutes of cooking, stir in the chopped tomatoes, allowing them to soften without losing their shape.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker using two forks or serve the filets whole. This dish pairs beautifully with rice, pasta, or a simple green salad.
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
- Chopping Knife
- Cutting Board
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Spatula or Spoon
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in herbs and spices the night before cooking.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like mushrooms or kale for more variety.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, remove the lid for the last 30 minutes of cooking to let it reduce.
- Don’t skip the salt and pepper; they are essential in elevating the overall flavor!