Slow Cooker Tomato Basil Chicken Breasts Recipe
This Slow Cooker Tomato Basil Chicken Breasts recipe features tender chicken breasts simmered in a creamy tomato basil sauce. The combination of diced tomatoes, pasta sauce, cream cheese, and fragrant basil creates a rich and flavorful dish that's incredibly easy to prepare and perfect for a comforting family meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
Sauce Ingredients
- 14 oz can diced tomatoes with Italian herbs
- 1 cup pasta sauce
- 1 cup cream cheese (softened)
- 6 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup basil (freeze dried or fresh, chopped)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Main Ingredient
- 2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In the slow cooker, combine the diced tomatoes with Italian herbs, pasta sauce, softened cream cheese, minced garlic, salt, chopped basil, and black pepper. Stir well to mix the ingredients, allowing some lumps of cream cheese to remain for texture.
- Add the chicken: Place the boneless skinless chicken breasts into the sauce in the slow cooker, pressing them down gently until they are submerged in the sauce.
- Set slow cooker: Cover with the lid and set the slow cooker on high heat.
- Cook chicken: Let the chicken cook on high for 4 hours. The sauce should thicken up during this time, and the chicken should reach an internal temperature of 175°F (79°C) ensuring it is fully cooked and tender.
- Serve: Serve the tomato basil chicken breasts with your choice of pasta, rice, steamed vegetables, or potatoes for a complete and satisfying meal. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can use fresh basil for a more vibrant flavor or freeze-dried basil if fresh is unavailable.
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened for easier mixing.
- Check the internal temperature of chicken to avoid undercooking.
- Leftover chicken can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently.
- This recipe pairs well with garlic bread or a green salad for a full meal.
