Dairy-Free Tuscan Chicken Recipe

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Dairy-Free Tuscan Chicken Recipe

An easy, healthy dinner recipe perfect for busy nights. Made with hints of basil and salty sun dried tomatoes, this dairy-free, creamy, Tuscan chicken is a hearty addition to your dinner table.

Course dinner

Cuisine Italian

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 6

Total Time 6 10

Servings

Calories 407kcal

Author Shelby Stover

Equipment

7Slow cooker-Quart

Ingredients

2 cloves garlic
⅓ cup leek sliced
1 teaspoon salt
¼ cup arrowroot powder
4 chicken breasts cut into chunks
½ cup chicken broth
½ cup coconut milk
¾ cup sun dried tomatoes 210 mL jar, oil drained
½ cup fresh basil sliced into ribbons
2 cups spinach
pepper to taste

Instructions

Add the garlic and leek to the bottom of the slow cooker.
in a plastic baggie, add the chicken breasts, arrowroot powder, and salt. Toss until chicken is coated.
Add the chicken broth and coconut milk to the slow cooker and whisk until combined.
Dump in the chicken breasts chunks and top with basil and sundried tomatoes.
Cook on low for 4-6 hours (see notes).
When ready, serve the Tuscan chicken on top of rice, noodles or spaghetti squash by placing half a cup of spinach on top of the base and topping with the chicken mixture.

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Notes

Make sure to use canned coconut milk and not a carton. This results in a creamier sauce.
It is possible to overcook chicken in a slow cooker, so make sure to have it set to low and not cook for more than six hours.
Make sure to have your base cooked ahead of time if possible so that it’s just a matter of reheating. This saves you time in the kitchen after work!
Chop the chicken into larger chunks. Chicken shrinks and the larger chunks help it to not overcook or dry out.
If using bone broth powder, whisk one scoop into ½ cup boiling water before adding it to the slow cooker.

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