Description
Slow Cooker Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken is a delightful dish that combines the rich flavors of tomatoes, garlic, and fresh basil into a creamy, savory sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this dish requires just five minutes of prep time and allows you to set it in your slow cooker while you go about your day. The tender chicken absorbs all the delicious flavors, making it a family favorite. Serve it over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread for an impressive meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (14oz) diced tomatoes with Italian herbs
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 lbs)
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- Fresh basil and Parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions
- In a slow cooker, combine diced tomatoes, marinara sauce, minced garlic, salt, Italian seasoning, dried basil, and pepper.
- In a bowl, whisk together heavy whipping cream and cornstarch until smooth; add to the slow cooker.
- Add chicken breasts to the slow cooker and press down gently into the sauce.
- Cover and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Stir in freshly chopped basil before serving; top with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 to 4 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg