Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Slow Cooker Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken, a dish that transforms ordinary weeknight dinners into extraordinary culinary experiences. This recipe marries tender chicken with a luscious, creamy tomato sauce infused with fresh basil, making it a perfect choice for busy families and anyone seeking a hassle-free yet delicious meal. Simply toss your ingredients into the slow cooker and let it work its magic while you attend to other tasks. Serve this delightful dish over pasta, rice, or alongside crusty bread for a complete meal that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Tomato pasta sauce
- Diced tomatoes
- Minced garlic
- Heavy cream or evaporated milk
- Cornstarch
- Fresh basil
Instructions
- In your slow cooker, combine tomato pasta sauce, diced tomatoes, minced garlic, salt, Italian seasoning, dried basil, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Whisk together cornstarch and heavy cream until smooth; pour into the slow cooker.
- Add the chicken breasts to the sauce mixture, ensuring they are fully submerged.
- Cover and cook on low for 3-5 hours until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Stir in chopped fresh basil just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg