Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken

Name: Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 3 h 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds chicken thighs, boneless and skinless; 3 ounces baby spinach; 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated; 1 cup heavy cream; 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, sliced (packed in oil); 1/2 cup chicken stock; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon oil from jar of sun-dried tomatoes; 2 teaspoons dried parsley; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper

Chicken thighs braised in a creamy sauce of sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and Parmesan, finished with garlic and Italian herbs in the slow cooker.

Glycemic Load: 0.8 (Low)

464 calories per serving

Serves: 6

Prep: 5 minutes

Cook: 3 hours 15 minutes

Original recipe: ketocookingchristian.com

About This Calculation

Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken has a low glycemic load of 0.8 per serving — minimal blood sugar impact — suitable for most people managing diabetes or blood sugar levels.

The primary glycemic load contributors are sun-dried tomatoes in oil (GL 0.4), heavy cream (GL 0.3), garlic (GL 0.1). These ingredients account for the majority of the carbohydrate impact per serving.

Glycemic load is calculated as GL = (GI × Net Carbs per serving) ÷ 100, where GI is the glycemic index and net carbs exclude dietary fiber. Calculations draw on established nutritional references including USDA FoodData Central values and peer-reviewed glycemic index research.