Crockpot Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken
This rich, creamy tomato basil chicken is made in a crockpot to help you save time. It’s gluten-free and packed with 54 grams of protein and only 450 calories per serving.
Servings: 4 chicken breasts
Ingredients
- 1 14 oz can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tbsp fresh basil finely chopped
For Serving
- Parmesan grated
Instructions
- Add diced tomatoes, marinara sauce, garlic, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
- In a small bowl, whisk heavy cream and cornstarch until completely smooth. Stir into the tomato mixture.
- Add chicken breasts and press them down into the sauce.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 3-4 hours, until the chicken fully cooks.
- Stir in fresh basil and cook for 5 minutes to warm through.
- Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve topped with grated Parmesan.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 chicken breast (15 oz) | Calories: 453kcal | Carbohydrates: 16.5g | Protein: 53.8g | Fat: 17.8g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5.8g | Cholesterol: 180mg | Sodium: 1250mg | Potassium: 1050mg | Fiber: 2.8g | Sugar: 7.1g | Vitamin A: 1500IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 2.1mg