Slow Cooker Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken Recipe
Indulge in the rich flavors of this Slow Cooker Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken, where tender chicken breasts are cooked in a luscious, creamy tomato sauce infused with basil. This easy and satisfying dish is perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours (low) or 3 hours (high)
- Total Time: 5 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Sauce:
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes (undrained)
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 4 ounces cream cheese (cubed)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- Optional: fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Cook in Slow Cooker: Place seasoned chicken in the slow cooker. Drizzle with olive oil, pour diced tomatoes and tomato sauce over the chicken. Cook on low for 4–5 hours or high for 2–3 hours.
- Add Creamy Ingredients: 30 minutes before serving, add cream cheese, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. Stir gently, cover, and continue cooking until the sauce is creamy.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in fresh basil just before serving. Serve over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.
Notes
- Add baby spinach for extra veggies in the last 15 minutes of cooking.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Leftovers keep well for up to 3 days in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
