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Cooker Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken

Effortless Cooker Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken Bliss

Delight in this Slow Cooker Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken, a comforting dish perfect for busy nights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pounds Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
For the Sauce
  • 28 ounces Crushed tomato sauce
  • 1 cup Heavy cream Substitute with half-and-half for a lighter option.
  • 1 cup Freshly grated Parmesan cheese Melts beautifully and adds depth.
  • 1 cup Fresh basil Use dried as a substitute if fresh is unavailable.
  • 3 cloves Fresh minced garlic Garlic powder can substitute in a pinch.

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Place the chicken breasts or thighs directly into your slow cooker.
  2. In a medium bowl, blend together the crushed tomato sauce, minced garlic, Parmesan cheese, and heavy cream until smooth.
  3. Cover the slow cooker and set it to low heat, cooking for 4 to 5 hours until the chicken is tender.
  4. In the last 30 minutes, add the freshly chopped basil to the slow cooker.
  5. Once cooking is complete, shred the chicken in the sauce and serve over pasta, rice, or bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 38gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure the chicken is completely covered by the sauce for best results. Add fresh basil towards the end of cooking to maintain flavor.

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