Description
Slow Cooker Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken is an incredible recipe that combines tender chicken with a rich tomato and basil sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Grated Parmesan cheese (for serving, optional)
Instructions
- Spray the inside of your slow cooker with cooking spray or lightly coat it with olive oil.
- Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, combine the diced tomatoes and tomato sauce. Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper, then mix well.
- Pour the tomato mixture over the chicken breasts, ensuring they are well coated.
- Pour the heavy cream over the tomato mixture. Do not stir; allow the cream to sit on top.
- Sprinkle the chopped basil on top of everything in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Once cooked, remove the chicken breasts and shred them using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir to combine with the sauce.
- Allow the dish to cook for an additional 10 minutes to heat thoroughly.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 to 8 hours on low or 3 to 4 hours on high
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg