Description
Slow Cooker Tomato Basil Chicken is a simple and delicious meal that uses fresh ingredients and a slow cooker for easy preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups crushed tomatoes (canned or fresh)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and dried oregano. Sear them in olive oil in a skillet for about 2-3 minutes per side for added flavor (optional).
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Add the diced onion, minced garlic, crushed tomatoes, and chicken broth on top.
- Sprinkle the dried basil and red pepper flakes (if using) over the mixture.
- Cover the slow cooker and set it to low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Once cooked, remove the chicken breasts and shred them using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir to combine.
- Stir in the chopped fresh basil just before serving for an extra burst of flavor.
- Ladle the chicken and sauce over cooked pasta, rice, or crusty bread.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with pasta, rice, or crusty bread.
- Adjust the red pepper flakes based on your spice preference.
- For a richer flavor, sear the chicken before adding it to the slow cooker.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours on low or 2-3 hours on high
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker, Tomato Basil, Chicken