Creamy And Tender Italian Crockpot Chicken and Potatoes

Get cozy with a pot full of comfort! Italian Crockpot Chicken and Potatoes mixes tender chicken and creamy potatoes with spinach in a thick sauce of roasted red peppers and Italian herbs. Just set up your crockpot and let this luscious, no-fuss delicious dinner surprise you with its heartwarming flavours. As simple as tossing the ingredients together and letting them simmer, it’s a perfect meal for chilly evenings or any day you crave a touch of delicious warmth.

Italian Crockpot Chicken And Potatoes

Ingredients

4 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (or 2 large, halved lengthwise)
16 fingerling potatoes, halved lengthwise
½ cup low sodium chicken broth
½ cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons corn starch
1 teaspoon basil pesto
1 teaspoon salt
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon black pepper
½ cup roasted red peppers (jarred, diced)
1 cup fresh spinach, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Prepare the Potatoes and Chicken: Halve the fingerling potatoes lengthwise. Place the chicken breasts and halved potatoes into a 3-4 quart crockpot.
Mix the Sauce: In a large liquid measuring cup or medium bowl, whisk together the broth, cream, corn starch, pesto, salt, garlic, and pepper. Stir in the diced roasted red peppers and pour the mixture over the potatoes and chicken in the crockpot.
Cook: Cover the crockpot and cook on high for 2-3 hours or low for 4-5 hours, until the potatoes are tender.
Finish with Spinach and Parmesan: Stir in the chopped spinach and Parmesan cheese. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired before serving.

Notes and Substitutions

Potatoes: If you don’t have fingerling potatoes, you can use any potato. Cube larger red or Yukon gold potatoes or halve some baby or Creamer potatoes.
Roasted Red Peppers: If unavailable, sun-dried tomatoes could be a great alternative.
Pesto: If you don’t have pesto, you can swap for fresh basil or a ¼ teaspoon of dried.
Dairy-Free Variant: For a dairy-free version, you can omit the cream. It will still have awesome flavor!

Nutrition Information (Per Serving)

Calories: 344cal
Carbohydrates: 23g
Protein: 29g
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 2g

This dish is a flavorful, hearty, and comforting meal that combines lean chicken breasts, creamy little potatoes, and a cream sauce made with roasted red peppers, spinach, and basil pesto. Enjoy this easy dump-and-go meal that’s perfect for cozy dinners!