Description
Creamy and flavorful, this Slow Cooker Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken combines tender chicken breasts with a rich tomato-cream sauce infused with herbs and garlic.
Ingredients
1 can diced tomatoes with Italian herbs, with juice (14oz or 398ml)
1 cup marinara sauce
3 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon pepper
½ cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons cornstarch
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 lbs)
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil
Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions
1. Add the tomatoes, sauce, garlic, salt, Italian seasoning, basil, and pepper to a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker. Stir.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the cream and cornstarch and add to the slow cooker.
3. Add the chicken and press down into the sauce.
4. Cook on low for 3 to 4 hours, or until a meat thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the chicken reaches 165°F.
5. Stir in the basil, taste and adjust seasonings as desired. Serve with Parmesan.
Notes
Serve over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes for a hearty meal. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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