Tomatoes and basil are a pairing that rarely goes wrong, especially with cream to soften them. This crockpot creamy tomato basil chicken cooks chicken breasts in diced tomatoes and heavy cream, with fresh basil stirred in near the end.
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.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 4 servings
- Calories: 450kcal
- Fat: 30g
- Protein: 35g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
I serve this over pasta or rice to catch the cream sauce. Fresh basil really matters here, so I add it at the end rather than letting it cook down.
