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Slow Cooker Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken

A comforting dish that combines chicken with a creamy tomato basil sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces chicken breasts Boneless and skinless
  • 1 jar tomato pasta sauce Well-seasoned marinara or similar sauce
  • 1 can diced tomatoes Opt for canned tomatoes with herbs
  • 3 cloves garlic Minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup heavy cream Or evaporated milk
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 bunch fresh basil Chopped for garnish

Method
 

  1. In your slow cooker, combine the tomato pasta sauce, diced tomatoes, minced garlic, salt, Italian seasoning, dried basil, and black pepper.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and heavy cream (or evaporated milk). Stir this mixture into your sauce until fully combined.
  3. Place your chicken breasts gently into the slow cooker, ensuring they are submerged in the sauce.
  4. Cover your slow cooker and set it on low for 3 to 5 hours, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  5. Just before serving, stir in freshly chopped basil for an extra burst of flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6g

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