Description
Slow Cooker Tomato Basil Chicken is a comforting and flavorful dish that brings the warmth of Italian cuisine right to your kitchen. This recipe features tender chicken breasts simmered in a rich tomato sauce infused with fresh garlic and aromatic basil, creating an irresistible meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings. With minimal prep and cleanup, this dish is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 28 oz canned diced tomatoes
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse and pat dry the chicken breasts. Place them in the slow cooker.
- Add minced garlic, diced tomatoes (with juice), torn basil, Italian seasoning, chicken broth, and olive oil to the slow cooker.
- Stir gently to combine all ingredients. Season with salt and pepper as desired.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours until the chicken shreds easily with two forks.
- Serve hot over rice or pasta, garnished with additional basil if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For added flavor, sear the chicken breasts before adding them to the slow cooker. You can swap chicken for turkey or add vegetables such as bell peppers or zucchini for variation. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.