PREP TIME: 5 mins | COOK TIME: 4 hrs | TOTAL TIME: 4 hrs 5 mins | SERVINGS: 4
Super easy and packed with wonderful flavors – this Slow Cooker Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken is a must! You would not believe that this chicken dish requires just a couple of ingredients! So if you are searching for another easy dinner recipe, you should not miss this Slow Cooker Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken recipe! It’s a pretty straightforward dish. A dump-and-go recipe that is a great addition to your weekly menu rotation!
I love the perfect consistency of the sauce, and the flavor is superb! This dish is undoubtedly comforting, and super creamy with just a small amount of evaporated milk/cream. For a family-friendly meal, serve this Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken over a plate of spaghetti. Or enjoy this by itself with a simple side salad. Either way, I am sure that your entire family will love this scrumptious Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken!
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Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
14 ounces can of diced tomatoes with Italian herbs
3/4 c. evaporated milk or heavy cream
2 tbsp cornstarch
3/4 c. tomato pasta sauce
2 tsp minced garlic
1/2 tsp dried basil
2 tbsp finely chopped fresh basil
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
How to make Slow Cooker Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken
Step 1: Into a 3-6-quart slow cooker, add the tomatoes and pasta sauce.
Step 2: Combine the cream and cornstarch, then add this to the slow cooker. Next, add the garlic, salt, basil, and pepper. Stir well.
Step 3: Place the chicken breasts on top and press them down into the sauce.
Step 4: Set to cook for 3 to 5 hours on low or until the internal temperature of the chicken breast reaches 165 degrees F. Note that the exact time of cooking varies depending on your slow cooker.
Step 5: Before serving, stir in the fresh basil. Enjoy the creamy tomato basil chicken over rice, pasta, or with veggies and salad.
Nutrition Facts:
Calories: 210cal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 1099mg | Potassium: 977mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 657IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 191mg | Iron: 2mg
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 14 ounces can of diced tomatoes with Italian herbs
- 3/4 c. evaporated milk or heavy cream
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 3/4 c. tomato pasta sauce
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh basil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Step 1: Into a 3-6-quart slow cooker, add the tomatoes and pasta sauce.
Step 2: Combine the cream and cornstarch, then add this to the slow cooker. Next, add the garlic, salt, basil, and pepper. Stir well.
Step 3: Place the chicken breasts on top and press them down into the sauce.
Step 4: Set to cook for 3 to 5 hours on low or until the internal temperature of the chicken breast reaches 165 degrees F. Note that the exact time of cooking varies depending on your slow cooker.
Step 5: Before serving, stir in the fresh basil. Enjoy the creamy tomato basil chicken over rice, pasta, or with veggies and salad.