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Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken

Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken: A Cozy Slow Cooker Delight

Experience the rich flavors of Italy with this Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken recipe, perfect for a comforting dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts Tender and flavorful chicken
For the Sauce
  • 28 oz Crushed tomatoes Base of the sauce; can use fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup Heavy cream Adds richness; can substitute with coconut cream
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced for flavor
  • 1 small Onion Finely diced; can substitute with shallots
  • 1/2 cup Fresh basil leaves Torn; add at the end
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red-pepper flakes Optional for heat
  • 1/3 cup Grated Parmesan cheese Enhances umami; can substitute with nutritional yeast
  • Salt To taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper To taste
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil For searing the chicken

Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • Heavy Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes.
  3. Sear each side of the chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes until golden brown, then remove and transfer to the slow cooker.
  4. In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic and diced onion for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  5. Pour in crushed tomatoes, heavy cream, and red-pepper flakes, stirring to combine.
  6. Pour the sauce over the chicken in the slow cooker, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, and cover.
  7. Cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours until chicken reaches 165°F.
  8. Stir in torn basil leaves and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  9. Serve over rice, pasta, or with crusty bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 40gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For optimal flavor, pat the chicken dry before searing, and add fresh basil at the end of cooking.

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