Description

Slow Cooker Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken is a comforting and flavorful dish that makes weeknight dinners a breeze. With tender chicken simmering in a rich sauce of diced tomatoes, marinara, garlic, and fresh basil, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavors with minimal effort. Perfect for busy families or cozy gatherings, just toss the ingredients into your slow cooker, set it, and let the magic happen. Serve it over your favorite pasta, rice, or alongside crusty bread for a satisfying meal everyone will enjoy.

Ingredients

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1 can diced tomatoes with Italian herbs
1 cup marinara sauce
3 cloves garlic
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
½ cup heavy whipping cream
Fresh basil (for garnish)

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Instructions

Combine diced tomatoes, marinara sauce, minced garlic, salt, Italian seasoning, dried basil, and pepper in a slow cooker.
Whisk together heavy cream and cornstarch; add to the slow cooker.
Add chicken breasts and gently press them into the sauce to coat.
Cover and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
Stir in fresh basil before serving; top with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Category: Main
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (about 250g)
Calories: 380
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 850mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 15g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 44g
Cholesterol: 140mg