“Slow Cooker Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken – Easy 6-Ingredient Comfort”
A simple and delicious slow cooker recipe for creamy tomato basil chicken. Tender chicken cooked in a rich tomato and basil sauce with a creamy finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (low) or 3 hours (high)
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes (low) or 3 hours 10 minutes (high)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- Add diced tomatoes, chicken broth, garlic, onion powder, oregano, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- Remove chicken and shred or cut into pieces.
- Return chicken to the slow cooker and stir in heavy cream and fresh basil.
- Cook for an additional 15 minutes to warm through.
- Serve over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread.
Notes
- For a thicker sauce, mix 1 tbsp cornstarch with 2 tbsp cold water and stir into the sauce before adding cream.
- Fresh basil works best, but you can substitute 1 tbsp dried basil if needed.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 125mg