Crockpot Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken: The Best Comfort Dish
A delicious and comforting dish that’s perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken breasts
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- In a large crockpot, combine chicken, crushed tomatoes, and spices.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or until chicken is cooked through.
- Remove the chicken, shred it, and return it to the pot.
- Stir in heavy cream and basil, and cook for an additional 30 minutes.
- Serve over pasta or rice.
Notes
- For added flavor, sear the chicken in olive oil before adding it to the crockpot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: Crockpot, Creamy, Tomato, Basil, Chicken, Comfort Food