Description

A comforting slow cooker dish featuring tender chicken in a rich tomato cream sauce infused with fresh basil. Perfect for busy weeknights, it delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort.

Ingredients

Scale

2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs

1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes

1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half

3 garlic cloves minced

1/2 cup fresh basil leaves chopped or 2 tbsp dried basil

1 medium onion finely diced

2 tbsp olive oil

1.5 tsp salt

0.5 tsp black pepper

1 tsp Italian seasoning

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese optional

2 cups fresh spinach optional

Instructions

1. Lightly coat the crockpot with olive oil or cooking spray and layer the diced onion and minced garlic at the bottom.

2. Place the chicken breasts or thighs on top of the aromatics in the crockpot.

3. Pour in the crushed tomatoes then season with salt, black pepper and Italian seasoning, stirring gently to combine.

4. Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or on high for 3–4 hours until the chicken is tender and easily shredded.

5. About 20 minutes before serving stir in the heavy cream or alternative and whisk lightly to prevent curdling and create a silky sauce.

6. Add the chopped basil and optional spinach, allowing them to wilt as the sauce thickens.

7. Shred the chicken slightly to absorb more sauce, then garnish with extra basil or Parmesan before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Category: dinner
Method: slow cooker
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450
Sugar: 6
Sodium: 600
Fat: 25
Saturated Fat: 12
Unsaturated Fat: 10
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 15
Fiber: 3
Protein: 35
Cholesterol: 120

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