Slow Cooker Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken: Easy Comfort Food Delight
A warm and comforting slow cooker meal bursting with the flavors of creamy tomato and fresh basil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Total Time: 6-8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken breasts
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- Pour crushed tomatoes over the chicken.
- In a bowl, mix together heavy cream, chopped basil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the cream mixture over the chicken and tomatoes.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until the chicken is tender.
- Once done, shred the chicken using two forks and stir it back into the sauce.
- Serve warm with pasta or rice.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: slow cooker, chicken, creamy tomato, basil, comfort food