Slow Cooker Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken
Slow Cooker Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken is a comforting and flavorful dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. The combination of tender chicken simmered in a rich, creamy tomato sauce infused with fresh basil makes this recipe a family favorite. With minimal prep time, just toss the ingredients into your slow cooker and let it do the magic. Serve it over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread for a complete meal that will delight everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Tomato pasta sauce
- Diced tomatoes
- Minced garlic
- Heavy cream or evaporated milk
- Cornstarch
- Fresh basil
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping fresh basil and mincing garlic.
- In the slow cooker, mix together tomato pasta sauce, diced tomatoes, garlic, salt, Italian seasoning, dried basil, and black pepper.
- In a bowl, whisk cornstarch with heavy cream until smooth; add to the slow cooker and stir.
- Place chicken breasts in the mixture ensuring they are submerged.
- Cook on low for 3-5 hours until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Stir in fresh basil before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 130mg