Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken With Pumpkin

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Pat the chicken dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and Italian herbs. If you have time, sear the chicken in a hot pan with a splash of oil for 2 minutes each side until golden. If you're in a rush, you can skip the sear and place it straight into the slow cooker.

Step 2

Place the diced onion, minced garlic, and cubed pumpkin into the bottom of the slow cooker basin. Arrange the seasoned chicken on top of the vegetables, then scatter the sliced sun-dried tomatoes over everything.

Step 3

Whisk the chicken stock, full-fat coconut milk, and nutritional yeast together in a jug, then pour it evenly over the chicken and vegetables. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 7 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is tender and the pumpkin is easily pierced with a fork.

Step 4

Carefully transfer the chicken to a warm plate. If you prefer a thicker sauce, stir your cornstarch slurry into the bubbling liquid in the slow cooker. Stir in the fresh baby spinach, return the chicken back to the pot, and cover for 10–15 minutes until the spinach is perfectly wilted and the sauce has thickened.