Slow Cooker Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken

🥘 Ingredients

• basil (finely chopped fresh, dried)
  2 tablespoons, 1/2 teaspoon
• boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 lbs)
  4
• cornstarch
  2 tablespoons
• cream (heavy whipping)
  1/2 cup
• diced tomatoes with italian herbs with juice (14oz or 398ml)
  1 can
• garlic (finely minced)
  3 cloves
• grated parmesan cheese for serving
• italian seasoning
  1 teaspoon
• pepper
  1/4 teaspoon
• salt
  1 teaspoon
• sauce (marinara)
  1 cup

🍳 Cookware

• slow cooker
• bowl

1. 1

   Gather diced tomatoes with italian herbs with juice , grated parmesan cheese for serving , boneless skinless chicken breasts .

   diced tomatoes with italian herbs with juice: 1 can (14oz or 398ml), grated parmesan cheese for serving, boneless skinless chicken breasts: 4 (about 2 lbs)
2. 2

   Add the tomatoes, sauce , garlic , salt , italian seasoning , basil , and pepper to a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker . Stir.

   sauce: 1 cup (marinara), garlic: 3 cloves (finely minced), salt: 1 teaspoon, italian seasoning: 1 teaspoon, basil: 2 tablespoons (finely chopped fresh), pepper: 1/4 teaspoon
3. 3

   In a small bowl , whisk together the cream and cornstarch and add to the slow cooker.

   cream: 1/2 cup (heavy whipping), cornstarch: 2 tablespoons
4. 4

   Add the chicken and press down into the sauce.
5. 5

   Cook on low for ⏱️ 3-4 hours , or until a meat thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the chicken reaches 165°F.
6. 6

   Stir in the basil , taste and adjust seasonings as desired. Serve with the Parmesan.

   basil: 1/2 teaspoon (dried)
7. 📝

   Nutrition: Calories: 210cal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 1099mg | Potassium: 977mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 657IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 191mg | Iron: 2mg