Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken Made in the Slow Cooker
Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken in the Slow Cooker features tender chicken in a rich, creamy tomato sauce with fresh basil. Easy, flavorful, and perfect over pasta, rice, or bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4–5 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients
Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken in the Slow Cooker features tender chicken in a rich, creamy tomato sauce with fresh basil. Easy, flavorful, and perfect over pasta, rice, or bread.
Instructions
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Trim and season chicken.
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Sear chicken in olive oil until lightly browned (optional).
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Place onion and garlic in slow cooker, add chicken.
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Mix diced tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian herbs, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper; pour over chicken.
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Cook on low 4–5 hours or high 2–3 hours until chicken is tender.
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Stir in cream and Parmesan 15 minutes before serving.
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Add fresh basil, adjust seasoning, serve over pasta, rice, or bread.
Notes
Optional vegetables include spinach, mushrooms, or bell peppers; use half-and-half for lighter version; coconut cream for dairy-free alternative.