Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Slow Cooker Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken, a delicious one-pot meal that marries simplicity with gourmet taste. This dish features tender chicken breasts simmered in a luscious tomato sauce enriched with cream and fresh basil, making it perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep work, you can create a comforting meal that will delight your family and friends. Serve it over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread to soak up every bit of the flavorful sauce. Get ready to impress everyone at the dinner table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can diced tomatoes with Italian herbs (14oz)
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 lbs)
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a slow cooker, combine diced tomatoes, marinara sauce, garlic, salt, Italian seasoning, dried basil, and pepper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together heavy cream and cornstarch until smooth; add to the slow cooker and stir well.
- Place chicken breasts into the sauce mixture and ensure they are submerged.
- Cover and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Stir in fresh basil before serving hot with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg