Slow Cooker Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken
A comforting and creamy dish with tender chicken and rich tomato basil sauce, perfect for chilly days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Total Time: 420 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Slow Cooker Base: In a slow cooker, add the olive oil and minced garlic. Place the chicken breasts on top of the garlic.
- Layer in the Main Players: Pour in the diced tomatoes (with juice), chicken broth, heavy cream, dried basil, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Let it Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Shred the Chicken: Before serving, shred the chicken in the sauce using two forks, incorporating every bit of flavor.
- Serve with Style: Serve over pasta or rice, garnished with fresh basil for that final touch of freshness.
Notes
For a thicker sauce, mix in cornstarch dissolved in water during the last hour of cooking. Feel free to customize herbs used.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg