Description
Slow Cooker Tomato Basil Chicken is your go-to comfort food, featuring tender chicken bathed in rich crushed tomatoes, fresh basil, and aromatic garlic. This effortless dish fills your home with delightful scents, making it perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in. With minimal prep and maximum flavor, it’s ideal for busy weeknights or meal prep. Serve over pasta or with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce and enjoy a wholesome meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approx. 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves (chopped)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients; chop basil and mince garlic.
- Optional: Sear chicken breasts in olive oil until golden brown.
- Place chicken in the slow cooker; add crushed tomatoes, garlic, basil, balsamic vinegar, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours until chicken is tender.
- Once cooked, shred chicken inside the slow cooker and stir to combine.
- Garnish with extra basil before serving with pasta or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg