Slow Cooker Tomato Basil Chicken
Slow Cooker Tomato Basil Chicken is a simple yet delicious recipe, perfect for weeknights when you want a comforting, homemade meal! With tender chicken simmering in a creamy, tomato basil sauce, this dish is packed with bold flavors. This recipe is ideal for busy days and delivers restaurant quality taste with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts
- 14.5 ounce can fire roasted tomatoes
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- basil, sliced for serving
Instructions
- Add the fire roasted tomatoes, tomato sauce, italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder and tomato paste to a slow cooker.In a bowl combine the heavy cream and cornstarch. Whisk until no clumps remain.
- Add in the cornstarch cream mixture to the slow cooker with the rest of the ingredients and stir to combine. Add in the chicken breasts and cover with sauce.
- Cook on high for 2-3 hours or until the chicken reaches 165 degrees. Top with fresh basil and serve immediately over pasta and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Calories: 412kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 39gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 159mgSodium: 701mgPotassium: 948mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1503IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 98mgIron: 2mg