Easy Slow Cooker Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken Breast Recipe

Name: Easy Slow Cooker Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken Breast Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 360 min
Total time: 370 min
Yield: 5
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 14 oz can Diced Tomatoes (with Italian herbs); 1 cup Marinara Sauce (any); 2 teaspoons Minced Garlic; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon Dried Basil; 1/4 teaspoon Pepper; 1/2 cup Heavy Cream; 2 tablespoons Corn Starch; 4-5 units Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts; 2 tablespoons Fresh Basil (finely chopped)

Discover how to make a delicious and easy creamy tomato basil chicken breast using your slow cooker. This comforting meal features tender chicken cooked in a rich sauce of diced tomatoes, marinara, fresh basil, and a hint of cream, perfect for a weeknight dinner.

#Chicken

#Slow Cooker

#Creamy

#Tomato

#Basil

#Easy

#Dinner

#Comfort Food

#Recipe

#Homemade

Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken Breast, ready to serve

Recipe Information

10m

Prep Time

Cook Time

6h 10m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

American

English

Nutrition (per serving)

450

Calories

45g

Protein

25g

Carbs

20g

Fat

Shredded Chicken in Thickened Sauce

Ingredients

Servings: 5

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Cooked Chicken Breasts in Slow Cooker

Instructions

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In the slow cooker, combine diced tomatoes, marinara sauce, minced garlic, salt, Italian seasoning, dried basil, and pepper.
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In the slow cooker, combine diced tomatoes, marinara sauce, minced garlic, salt, Italian seasoning, dried basil, and pepper.
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Make sure all spices are well incorporated for a balanced flavor.
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Place boneless, skinless chicken breasts into the slow cooker, ensuring they are covered by the sauce mixture.
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Place boneless, skinless chicken breasts into the slow cooker, ensuring they are covered by the sauce mixture.
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Arrange chicken evenly for uniform cooking.

3
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, or until chicken is tender and easily shredded.
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Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, or until chicken is tender and easily shredded.
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Cooking times may vary depending on your slow cooker; check for tenderness.
4
In a small bowl, whisk together heavy cream and corn starch until smooth.
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In a small bowl, whisk together heavy cream and corn starch until smooth.
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Whisk well to prevent lumps when adding to the hot sauce.
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Pour the cream and corn starch mixture into the slow cooker. Shred the cooked chicken breasts directly in the slow cooker using two forks. Stir everything together until the sauce thickens slightly.
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Pour the cream and corn starch mixture into the slow cooker. Shred the cooked chicken breasts directly in the slow cooker using two forks. Stir everything together until the sauce thickens slightly.
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Shredding the chicken in the sauce helps it absorb more flavor.

6
Stir in the finely chopped fresh basil. Serve warm and enjoy.
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Stir in the finely chopped fresh basil. Serve warm and enjoy.
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Fresh basil adds a vibrant aroma and flavor; add it just before serving for best results.