Slow cooker tomato basil chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
6 hrs
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Total Time
6 hrs 5 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
273 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Slow cooker tomato basil chicken
Description
The recipe for Slow cooker tomato basil chicken features chicken breasts cooked slowly with diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, garlic, Italian seasoning, and seasonings to infuse the meat with tomato-herb flavors. Near the end of cooking, a mixture of heavy cream and cornstarch is stirred in to thicken and enrich the sauce, creating a creamy consistency without overpowering the dish. Fresh basil is added last to preserve its bright herbal character.
The chicken becomes tender through slow cooking, while the sauce develops depth with the combination of tomato and cream. This method keeps the chicken moist rather than dry or tough. The blend of creamy sauce and fresh basil complements the savory base well.
This dish is commonly served over pasta or rice, allowing the creamy tomato basil sauce to coat the base and make a satisfying meal. It can also be paired with steamed vegetables for a balanced dinner.
Ingredients
- 5 chicken breast boneless skinless
- 1 diced tomatoes 14 oz, canned
- 1 tomato sauce 8 oz, canned
- 2 tsp garlic minced
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 Tbsp corn starch
- 2 Tbsp basil Finely Chopped, fresh
Instructions
- Add the chicken breasts, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper to the crock pot.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours on low or 3 hours on high.
- Combine the cornstarch and heavy cream together in a small mixing bowl. Stir this mixture into the crock pot for the last 30 minutes of the cook time.
- Stir in the fresh basil and serve!
- We serve this either over pasta or rice.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 273 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 273kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 115mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 805mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 635mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 898IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 65mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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