Slow Cooker Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken
A wonderfully simple dish that combines tender chicken with a rich, creamy sauce infused with fresh basil and garlic.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 180-480 minutes
- Total Time: 190-490 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
- 2-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) canned diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ΒΌ cup fresh basil, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker in a single layer.
- Add the saucy ingredients: Pour in the canned diced tomatoes, followed by the heavy cream, chopped basil, minced garlic, diced onion, salt, and pepper.
- Mix and combine: Stir gently to combine all ingredients, ensuring the chicken is well coated with the sauce mixture.
- Cover and cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is cooked through.
- Shred the chicken: Use two forks to shred the chicken inside the sauce.
- Serve and garnish: Serve the mixture over cooked rice or pasta, garnished with extra basil.
Notes
For a thicker sauce, remove the lid for the last 30 minutes of cooking. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.