Slow Cooker Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken: 5 Reasons to Love It
A flavorful and creamy chicken dish cooked in a slow cooker with tomatoes and basil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- Add diced tomatoes, heavy cream, chicken broth, garlic, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Stir to combine all ingredients.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- Serve over pasta or rice.
- Adjust seasoning according to your taste.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken