Crockpot Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes

This Crockpot Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken Recipe is a simple and delicious way to prepare chicken with rich flavors. The slow cooking process allows the chicken to absorb the creamy tomato and basil sauce, resulting in a tender and flavorful dish.

Perfect for busy days, this Crockpot recipe requires minimal prep time and is ideal for serving with pasta, rice, or crusty bread.

Easy Crockpot Tomato Basil Chicken

This recipe features chicken breasts cooked in a creamy tomato sauce with fresh basil, garlic, and Italian seasonings. It takes about 6 hours in the Crockpot and serves 4 people, making it a great option for family dinners.

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup heavy cream or cream cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
Cooked pasta or rice for serving

Instructions

Prepare the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the Crockpot.
Add Ingredients: Pour the diced tomatoes over the chicken. In a separate bowl, mix the heavy cream (or cream cheese), Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Pour this mixture over the chicken and tomatoes.
Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.

Finish: Stir in the chopped basil just before serving.
Serve: Serve the creamy tomato basil chicken over cooked pasta or rice, garnished with additional basil if desired.