Crockpot Tomato Basil Chicken: Easy Comfort Food You’ll Love
Crockpot Tomato Basil Chicken is a deliciously easy dish that combines tender chicken with flavorful tomatoes and fresh basil, perfect for any weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the crockpot.
- In a separate bowl, mix the crushed tomatoes, olive oil, dried basil, garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Pour the tomato mixture over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks and stir in the fresh basil.
Notes
- Serve over pasta, rice, or with a side of crusty bread.
- For added flavor, you can include a splash of balsamic vinegar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6 grams
- Sodium: 750 milligrams
- Fat: 10 grams
- Saturated Fat: 2 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 12 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 45 grams
- Cholesterol: 100 milligrams
Keywords: Crockpot Tomato Basil Chicken