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Slow Cooker Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken

A rich and creamy slow-cooked chicken dish with tomatoes and fresh basil, perfect for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 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
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped

Method
 

Prepare the Ingredients
  1. In a slow cooker, add the diced tomatoes, chicken broth, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, dried basil, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Place the chicken breasts on top of the mixture.
Cook the Chicken
  1. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
Add Cream and Basil
  1. Once cooked, remove the chicken and shred it using two forks.
  2. Stir in the heavy cream and fresh basil into the slow cooker until well combined.
  3. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and mix well.
Serve
  1. Serve warm over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 20gFiber: 1gSugar: 3g

Notes

For added flavor, you can marinate the chicken in the spices and olive oil for a few hours before cooking.

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