Slow Cooker Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken
Slow Cooker Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken is a comforting dish that transforms everyday ingredients into a rich, flavorful meal with minimal effort. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe combines tender chicken breasts with creamy tomato sauce, fresh basil, and aromatic garlic, making it a delightful dinner option that everyone will love. Serve it over pasta or with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce, and enjoy the warm embrace of home-cooked goodness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 (14.5 oz) cans diced tomatoes
- 8 oz cream cheese, cubed
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place chicken in the slow cooker and season with salt and pepper.
- Add minced garlic and diced tomatoes on top of the chicken.
- Scatter cream cheese cubes over the mixture.
- Pour chicken broth gently around the ingredients.
- Sprinkle Italian seasoning evenly over everything.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken in the pot using two forks and mix in fresh basil before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: - For added depth of flavor, consider searing the chicken breasts before adding them to the slow cooker. - Feel free to substitute chicken with tofu or shrimp for a different take on this dish. - Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick or a splash of balsamic vinegar for extra tanginess.