Chicken Parma Rosa

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Cook: 4-1/2 hours
Yield 6 servings
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Chicken Parma rosa is a cozy Italian slow-cooker meal featuring tender chicken, sweet-tart tomatoes and fresh spinach in a creamy, cheesy blush sauce. Serve it over hot pasta for an instant family-friendly favorite.

Ingredients

  • 6 each boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 24 ounces cherry tomatoes
  • 2 cups chopped fresh spinach
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 cups water
  • 1-3/4 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 tablespoons refrigerated basil puree or 1/4 cup fresh chopped basil leaves
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Hot cooked pasta

Directions

  1. Add chicken, tomatoes, spinach and garlic to a 6-qt. slow cooker; pour water over top. Cook on high for 4 hours.
  2. Remove chicken; shred with two forks. Strain cooking juices. Reserve vegetables; discard cooking liquid. Return chicken and vegetables to slow cooker.
  3. Add heavy whipping cream, Parmesan, basil puree, salt and pepper to taste; stir to combine. Let cook 30 minutes longer until heated through. Serve with hot cooked pasta. Garnish with additional grated Parmesan and fresh minced basil, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 578 calories, 47g fat (24g saturated fat), 183mg cholesterol, 361mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 30g protein.

This is my take on a classic Northern Italian dish that has been loved for ages. It's a savory blend of chicken in a creamy sauce, featuring fresh spinach, garlic, tomatoes and basil. It can be served as is, over the pasta of your choice, or even over grits or polenta. —Gina Workman, Kingsland, Arkansas
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