Description
This Slow Cooker Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken is a rich and flavorful dish made with tender chicken breasts simmered in a creamy tomato and basil sauce. It’s perfect served over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 cup fresh chopped basil
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in a 4-6 quart slow cooker.
- In a small bowl, combine salt, pepper, basil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and red pepper flakes. Sprinkle evenly over the chicken.
- Add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, chicken broth, and minced garlic to the slow cooker. Stir gently to combine without disturbing the chicken too much.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Cover and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes until the sauce is heated through and slightly thickened.
- Stir in the fresh basil just before serving.
- Serve over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread.
Notes
- Use fresh basil at the end for best flavor.
- You can shred the chicken if desired for a different texture.
- Heavy cream can be substituted with half-and-half, though the sauce will be slightly less rich.
- To make it spicier, increase red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
