Ingredients
Scale
- 1 white onion (diced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tsp. Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- 6 cups chicken stock
- 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup sundried tomatoes (chopped)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 Tbsp. cornstarch
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 8 oz. broken lasagna noodles (cooked separately and drained)
- shredded parmesan cheese and fresh parsley for serving
Instructions
- In a slow cooker, combine the diced onion, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using).
- Pour in the chicken stock and stir everything together.
- Add the chicken breasts to the slow cooker.
- Sprinkle the chopped sundried tomatoes over the top.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and shred them using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the heavy cream and cornstarch until smooth. Pour this mixture into the slow cooker and stir well to combine.
- Cover and continue cooking on high for an additional 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Stir in the fresh spinach until wilted.
- Just before serving, add the cooked lasagna noodles to the slow cooker and stir gently to incorporate.
- Serve in bowls topped with shredded Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley for garnish. Enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to add more vegetables like zucchini or bell peppers to enhance the flavor.
To make it creamier, add more heavy cream or cheese before serving.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Soups
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg