There’s something comforting about a creamy tomato sauce simmering away in the slow cooker all afternoon. This Crock Pot Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken is one of those easy dinners that feels cozy and homemade without requiring much effort. The sauce is rich and creamy with plenty of garlic, herbs, and tomato flavor, and the chicken turns out tender enough to cut with a fork.
This is the kind of recipe that works on busy weeknights when you want something filling but don’t want to stand over the stove. Serve it over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes to soak up all that creamy tomato sauce. A sprinkle of Parmesan and fresh basil at the end makes it taste like you spent way more time on dinner than you actually did.
Why You’ll Like It
- The slow cooker does most of the work for you
- The creamy tomato sauce is rich without being too heavy
- It pairs well with pasta, rice, or vegetables
- Leftovers reheat really well for lunch the next day
Helpful Tips
- Use smaller chicken breasts if possible so they cook evenly and stay tender.
- Test the internal temperature of the chicken to make sure you don’t overcook it. Smaller chicken breasts may not need 4 hours to cook through.
- Whisk the cream and cornstarch together until completely smooth before adding it to the slow cooker to avoid lumps in the sauce.
- Fresh basil added at the end gives the sauce a brighter flavor, so don’t skip it if you can help it.
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Crock Pot Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken
Ingredients
- 1 can crushed tomatoes
- 1 can tomato sauce
- 3 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts 4 small breasts
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil finely chopped
- Parmesan cheese grated, for serving
Instructions
- Pour the tomatoes, sauce, garlic, salt, Italian seasoning, basil, and pepper into the slow cooker. Stir well
- In a small bowl, whisk together the cream and cornstarch and add to the slow cooker.
- Set the chicken into the sauce and make sure it’s covered.
- Cook on low for 3 to 4 hours or until the thickest part of the chicken reaches 165°F.
- Stir in the basil. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary. Serve with Parmesan.
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