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Creamy Spinach Chicken Instant Pot: Simple Dinner Win

Creamy Crockpot Spinach Chicken: tender slow-cooked chicken, Parmesan & spinach in a rich, dip-inspired sauce. Low-carb, family dinner perfection!
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Servings: 1
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts about 4–6 breasts
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter sliced
  • 8 oz cream cheese cubed and softened
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 6 cups fresh baby spinach or 10 oz frozen spinach, thawed and well-drained
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch plus 1 tablespoon water; optional, for thickening
  • Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Method
 

  1. Season chicken breasts thoroughly with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Place them in the bottom of a 5–6 quart slow cooker.
  2. Add butter and cream cheese around the chicken. In a bowl, whisk together heavy cream, chicken broth, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Pour this mixture over the chicken.
  3. Cover the slow cooker and cook on Low for 4 hours (or High for 2–3 hours) until the chicken reaches 165°F and is tender.
  4. Remove the chicken to a plate. Whisk the creamy sauce. For a thicker sauce, stir in a cornstarch slurry, cover, and cook on High for 10–15 minutes until slightly thickened.
  5. Stir in Parmesan cheese and spinach. Cover for 3–5 minutes until the spinach wilts. Add lemon juice.
  6. Slice or shred the chicken and return it to the crockpot. Stir to coat the chicken in the creamy spinach sauce. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

Ingredient Swap: I've personally found that using boneless, skinless chicken thighs instead of breasts can make this dish even more incredibly tender and forgiving if your slow cooker runs a little hot, they

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