Slow Cooker Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken – Easy 6-Hour Recipe
A simple and delicious slow cooker recipe featuring tender chicken in a creamy tomato basil sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 6 hours (low) or 3 hours (high)
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 mins (low) or 3 hours 10 mins (high)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- Add diced tomatoes, chicken broth, garlic, salt, black pepper, oregano, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- Shred the chicken using two forks.
- Stir in heavy cream and fresh basil.
- Cook on low for an additional 15 minutes.
- Serve over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread.
Notes
- For a thicker sauce, mix 1 tbsp cornstarch with 2 tbsp water and stir into the slow cooker before adding the cream.
- Substitute half-and-half for heavy cream for a lighter version.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 130mg