Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of this Slow Cooker Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken, a comforting and satisfying dish perfect for busy weeknights. Tender chicken simmered in a luscious tomato cream sauce with aromatic basil and garlic is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Sauce:
- 1 (14 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Additional:
- 2 cups fresh spinach or 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
- Optional: red pepper flakes for heat
- Chopped fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- Make the Sauce: In a bowl, combine crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, garlic, onion powder, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Pour over the chicken.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours or high for 2–3 hours until chicken is cooked through.
- Shred the Chicken: Remove chicken, shred or slice, then return to slow cooker.
- Add Cream and Cheese: Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan. Mix in spinach or basil until wilted.
- Heat Through: Let everything warm through for 10–15 minutes. Serve hot over rice, pasta, or potatoes, garnished with basil.
Notes
- You can use chicken thighs for a juicier result.
- For a dairy-free version, use coconut cream and skip the Parmesan.
- Add red pepper flakes for a touch of spice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
