Prep Time: 5 mins | Cook Time: 4 hrs | Total Time: 4 hrs 5 mins | Yield: 4 Servings
I love slow cooker recipes, especially this one! This Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken is a total family favorite! Ready in just about 4 hours, you will surely have a good time with this dish! Serve it over rice, pasta, or salad, and you have yourself a meal to remember. Enjoy!
Ingredients:
14 ounces can of diced tomatoes with Italian herbs
2 tbsp finely chopped fresh basil
2 tsp minced garlic
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tsp salt
3/4 c evaporated milk or heavy cream
3/4 c tomato pasta sauce
2 tbsp cornstarch
1/2 tsp dried basil
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Directions:
In the bottom of a 3 or 6-quart slow cooker, add the tomatoes and pasta sauce.
In a mixing bowl, combine cornstarch and cream. Add it into the slow cooker together with garlic, salt, pepper, and basil.
Stir everything until well incorporated.
Lay the chicken breasts over the sauce and press each to submerge.
Cover and seal the slow cooker, then cook the chicken breasts for about 3 to 5 hours on a low setting.
Add freshly chopped basil and stir until well incorporated.
Serve over pasta, salad, or rice. Enjoy!
Notes:
Place any leftovers in an airtight container, then put them in the fridge. Reheat for a few minutes before serving again.
Feel free to use any size of slow cooker you have for this recipe.
Do not overcook the chicken. Check them from time to time.
Use slow cooker liners for easy cleanup.
This recipe can yield up to 4 servings. Make sure to double the ingredients if you are serving more than that.
Nutrition Facts:
Calories: 210 kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 1099mg | Potassium: 977mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 657IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 191mg | Iron: 2mg
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