Slow Cooker Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken
Indulge in the warmth of home with this Slow Cooker Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken, a dish that effortlessly combines rich flavors and comforting textures. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe features tender chicken simmered in a luscious creamy tomato sauce infused with aromatic basil. Simply toss your ingredients into the slow cooker and let it work its magic. Whether served over pasta or alongside a fresh salad, this meal is sure to impress your family and friends. With easy preparation and endless variations, this dish is not just a dinner; it’s an experience that brings everyone together around the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- Tomato pasta sauce
- Diced tomatoes with herbs
- Minced garlic
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Heavy cream or evaporated milk
- Cornstarch
- Salt
- Italian seasoning
- Dried basil
- Black pepper
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Combine tomato pasta sauce, diced tomatoes, minced garlic, salt, Italian seasoning, dried basil, and black pepper in the slow cooker.
- Whisk cornstarch into heavy cream (or evaporated milk) until smooth and stir into the mixture in the slow cooker.
- Add boneless chicken breasts to the slow cooker, ensuring they are submerged in the sauce.
- Cover and cook on low for 3-5 hours until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Stir in chopped fresh basil just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg