Description
This Slow Cooker Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken is a simple and delicious recipe featuring tender chicken breasts cooked in a flavorful tomato and basil sauce enriched with cream. Perfect for an effortless dinner, this recipe combines Italian herbs, garlic, and Parmesan cheese for a creamy, hearty meal ready in just a few hours using your slow cooker.
Ingredients
Scale
Sauce Ingredients
- 1 can (14 oz or 398 ml) diced tomatoes with Italian herbs (with juice)
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Chicken and Garnish
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 lbs)
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions
- Combine Sauce Ingredients: Add the diced tomatoes with juice, marinara sauce, minced garlic, salt, Italian seasoning, dried basil, and pepper into a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
- Prepare Cream Mixture: In a small bowl, whisk together the heavy whipping cream and cornstarch until smooth. Pour this mixture into the slow cooker and stir to incorporate with the tomato sauce.
- Add Chicken: Place the boneless skinless chicken breasts into the slow cooker, pressing them gently down into the sauce to ensure they are well coated.
- Slow Cook: Cover and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken reaches 165°F, ensuring the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Add Fresh Basil and Serve: Stir in the finely chopped fresh basil. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary. Serve the chicken hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese for extra flavor.
Notes
- This recipe uses simple ingredients yet delivers rich, creamy flavors, making it a perfect easy and impressive dinner.
- Cooking time may vary slightly based on your slow cooker model; ensure chicken reaches the safe internal temperature of 165°F.
- Serve with pasta, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or a light cream option.
- Fresh basil added at the end enhances the fragrance and flavor; avoid cooking it for too long to maintain brightness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 1099 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 74 mg
