Slow Cooker Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken
This Slow Cooker Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken is an easy and flavorful weeknight meal. Tender chicken simmers in a rich tomato basil sauce, creating a comforting and delicious dish the whole family will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Total Time: 370 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, combine crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, cream cheese, heavy cream, basil, garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes (if using). Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken breasts, ensuring they are fully covered.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and easily shreds with a fork.
- Shred the chicken with two forks directly in the slow cooker.
- Stir to combine the shredded chicken with the sauce.
- Serve hot over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.
Notes
Serve over your favorite pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes. A sprinkle of Parmesan cheese adds a nice finishing touch!