Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Slow Cooker Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken, a comforting and effortless dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Tender chicken breasts simmered in a luscious tomato basil cream sauce create a satisfying meal that pairs beautifully with pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Sauce:
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes (with juices)
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- 2 tablespoons cold water (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
- Place the chicken: Lay chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- Add ingredients: Pour in diced tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, basil, oregano, salt, pepper, and chicken broth.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Finish the sauce: Stir in cream, Parmesan, and spinach. Thicken with cornstarch mixture if desired.
- Serve: Enjoy the chicken with the tomato basil sauce over your favorite starch.
Notes
- Consider searing chicken for extra flavor.
- Add fresh basil at the end for a burst of freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 570 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg
