Slow Cooker Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken Recipe
This Slow Cooker Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken is a simple and flavorful dish that requires only a handful of ingredients. The creamy sauce infused with basil and garlic complements tender chicken breasts cooked to perfection in a slow cooker.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken:
- 1 can diced tomatoes with Italian herbs with juice (14oz or 398ml)
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 3 cloves garlic (finely minced)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 lbs)
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Add the Ingredients: Combine diced tomatoes, marinara sauce, garlic, salt, Italian seasoning, basil, and pepper in the slow cooker.
- Prepare Cream Mixture: Whisk together heavy cream and cornstarch, then add to the slow cooker.
- Add Chicken: Nestle chicken breasts into the sauce.
- Cook: Cook on low for 3-4 hours until chicken reaches 165°F.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in fresh basil, adjust seasonings, and serve with Parmesan.
Notes
- Some sauce was removed from the pictures in the slow cooker for presentation.
- Ingredient substitutions are provided for customization.
- Use heavy cream or evaporated milk to prevent curdling.
- Adjust herbs and seasonings according to preference.
- Consider using basil pesto as a substitute for fresh basil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210 cal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 1099mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 74mg
