Crockpot Creamy Boursin Spinach Chicken
Tender chicken breasts slow-cooked in a rich, creamy Boursin spinach sauce. This easy crockpot chicken is comforting, flavorful, and perfect served over egg noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 MINUTES
- Cook Time: 4-5 HOURS
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: 6 SERVINGS 1x
- Category: DINNER | CHICKEN
- Method: SLOW COOKER
- Cuisine: AMERICAN
Ingredients
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2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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2 teaspoons kosher salt
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1½ teaspoons black pepper
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½ cup finely chopped shallot
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10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
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½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
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½ cup dry white wine or dry vermouth
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1½ cups chicken broth
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1 cup heavy cream
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2 ounces Boursin cheese (Garlic & Fine Herbs)
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¼ cup fresh chives, chopped
Instructions
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Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of a 5–7 quart crockpot.
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Season the chicken evenly with salt and pepper.
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Sprinkle the chopped shallot, spinach, and nutmeg over the chicken.
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Pour in the white wine and chicken broth, followed by the heavy cream.
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Add the Boursin cheese in small dollops over the top.
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Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or HIGH for 2½–3 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
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Stir the sauce gently to fully melt and incorporate the Boursin cheese.
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For serving, shred the chicken directly in the crockpot or leave whole.
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Sprinkle with fresh chives before serving.
Notes
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Be sure to squeeze the spinach very dry to prevent a watery sauce.
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Chicken thighs can be substituted for breasts for a richer result.
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For a thicker sauce, cook uncovered on HIGH for 15–20 minutes at the end.