Description
Slow Cooker Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken is the ideal solution for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. This dish features tender chicken simmered in a rich, creamy tomato basil sauce that bursts with flavor. With minimal prep and a handful of ingredients, you can create a meal that will leave everyone at your table asking for seconds. Perfectly paired with pasta, rice, or crusty bread, this recipe is versatile and family-friendly, making it a must-try for anyone looking to simplify mealtime without sacrificing taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14 oz)
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil (chopped)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)
Instructions
- In a slow cooker, combine diced tomatoes, marinara sauce, minced garlic, and seasonings.
- Whisk heavy cream with cornstarch in a bowl until smooth; add to the slow cooker.
- Submerge chicken breasts in the sauce mixture.
- Cook on low for 3 to 4 hours until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Stir in fresh basil before serving and top 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: 395
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 112mg