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Slow Cooker Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken

A deliciously creamy and flavorful chicken dish made in a slow cooker with tomatoes and fresh basil.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Sauce
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 oz can, undrained
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup chicken broth low sodium recommended
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker.
Add the Sauce Ingredients
  1. In a bowl, mix together the diced tomatoes, heavy cream, chicken broth, chopped basil, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  2. Pour the mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker.
Cook the Dish
  1. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
Serve
  1. Once cooked, shred the chicken in the slow cooker and stir to combine with the sauce. Serve over pasta or rice, garnished with additional basil if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 18gFiber: 1gSugar: 3g

Notes

This dish can be served with pasta, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.

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