Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken Simple Weeknight Slow Cooker Meal
Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken in the Slow Cooker is a rich, tender dish with slow-cooked chicken in a smooth tomato basil sauce served over pasta or rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
2 pounds chicken
Crushed tomatoes
Tomato paste
Onion
Garlic
Italian seasoning
Heavy cream
Fresh basil
Parmesan cheese
Olive oil
Instructions
- Add chicken and tomato mixture to slow cooker.
- Cook on low 6–7 hours or high 3–4 hours.
- Shred chicken and return to sauce.
- Stir in cream and basil.
- Serve over pasta or rice.
Notes
Add cream at the end for best texture. Fresh basil improves flavor. Works well for meal prep.