Slow-Cooker Keto Creamy Tuscan Chicken
There is something undeniably magical about walking into your home after a long day and being greeted by the savory aroma of an Italian trattoria. This Slow-Cooker Creamy Tuscan Chicken is the ultimate 'set it and forget it' meal that proves the ketogenic lifestyle is anything but restrictive. By swapping traditional flour-thickened sauces for a luxurious blend of heavy whipping cream and freshly grated Parmesan, we create a velvety sauce that is high in healthy fats and incredibly low in net carbs. The addition of sun-dried tomatoes provides a burst of umami sweetness without spiking your blood sugar, while the abundance of fresh spinach adds essential vitamins and minerals like magnesium and potassium, which are crucial for avoiding the keto flu. This dish is not just food; it is fuel for your body and comfort for your soul, perfectly macro-balanced to keep you in ketosis while satisfying your deepest cravings for comfort food.
The Masterplan
Lightly grease the insert of your slow cooker with olive oil.
In a small bowl, mix the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Rub this seasoning blend evenly over all sides of the chicken thighs.
Place the seasoned chicken into the slow cooker. Top with the minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes.
Pour the chicken bone broth around the chicken (do not wash off the seasoning).
Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked through.
About 30 minutes before serving, remove the lid. Stir in the heavy whipping cream and grated Parmesan cheese.
Add the fresh spinach, pressing it down gently into the liquid. It will look like a lot, but it will wilt down significantly.
Cover and cook for the remaining 30 minutes until the sauce has thickened slightly and the spinach is wilted.
Serve hot over cauliflower rice, zucchini noodles, or enjoy it on its own for a zero-waste, high-fat dinner.
Perfect Pairings
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Gather Your Energy
Step by Step
Lightly grease the insert of your slow cooker with olive oil.
In a small bowl, mix the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Rub this seasoning blend evenly over all sides of the chicken thighs.
Place the seasoned chicken into the slow cooker. Top with the minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes.
Pour the chicken bone broth around the chicken (do not wash off the seasoning).
Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked through.
About 30 minutes before serving, remove the lid. Stir in the heavy whipping cream and grated Parmesan cheese.
Add the fresh spinach, pressing it down gently into the liquid. It will look like a lot, but it will wilt down significantly.
Cover and cook for the remaining 30 minutes until the sauce has thickened slightly and the spinach is wilted.
Serve hot over cauliflower rice, zucchini noodles, or enjoy it on its own for a zero-waste, high-fat dinner.