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Put raw spinach leaves in a slow cooker with these 3 ingredients. The perfect comfort food.
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### The Magic Trio (Plus Spinach!)
You’ll need just **three main ingredients** (plus raw spinach) to create this creamy comfort food dish. While there are variations depending on your personal style, here’s a classic combination:
#### Ingredients:
* **Raw spinach leaves** – packed with nutrients and cooks down beautifully
* **Cream cheese** – adds rich, creamy texture and flavor
* **Boneless chicken breasts or thighs** – tender, juicy, and perfect for shredding
* **Garlic or Italian seasoning (optional but recommended!)** – for added depth
You can also use **cream of chicken soup, sour cream, or shredded cheese** if you’d like to tweak the recipe — but the base works perfectly with just the essentials.
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### How to Make It
1. **Layer the ingredients:** Place raw spinach leaves at the bottom of the slow cooker. Add chicken on top, followed by dollops of cream cheese.
2. **Season:** Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and optional seasonings like garlic powder or Italian herbs.
3. **Cook low and slow:** Set the slow cooker on **low for 6–7 hours** or **high for 3–4 hours** until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
4. **Shred and stir:** Once cooked, shred the chicken using two forks and stir everything together until creamy and well combined.
5. **Serve and enjoy:** Spoon it over rice, pasta, mashed potatoes, or enjoy it as-is for a low-carb option.
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### Bonus Add-In Ideas
Want to dress it up a bit? Try adding:
* **Mushrooms** for earthiness
* **Sundried tomatoes** for a pop of flavor
* **Chopped onions** for extra depth
* **Parmesan cheese** to enhance the creaminess
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### Warm, Creamy, and Unbelievably Easy
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This slow cooker spinach and cream cheese chicken dish is the definition of **easy comfort food**. Whether you’re craving something cozy after a long day or need a foolproof recipe to impress with minimal effort, this one delivers every time. It’s hearty, flavorful, and packed with all the creamy goodness we crave — without the fuss.
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