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Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken

A delightful slow cooker dish featuring tender chicken breasts in a rich and creamy tomato basil sauce, perfect for busy days.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1 can diced tomatoes with Italian herbs (with juice, 14oz or 398ml)
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 lbs)
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil
  • Grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Add the diced tomatoes, marinara sauce, minced garlic, salt, Italian seasoning, dried basil, and pepper to a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker. Stir everything together.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the heavy whipping cream and cornstarch until smooth. Pour this mixture into the slow cooker.
  3. Place the chicken breasts into the sauce and press them down gently so they are covered.
Cooking
  1. Cook on low for 3 to 4 hours. Use a meat thermometer to check that the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  2. Stir in the chopped fresh basil and taste the sauce. Adjust seasonings if needed.
  3. Serve each portion with grated Parmesan cheese on top.

Notes

This dish is great served over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread to soak up the sauce. For an extra kick of flavor, add red pepper flakes to the sauce. If you want to keep leftovers, allow them to cool, transfer them to an airtight container, and store in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.