Slow Cooker Tomato Basil Chicken: A Hearty Italian-Inspired Comfort Meal
A tender and juicy chicken dish simmered in a rich, rustic tomato and basil sauce. Perfect for a low-effort, high-reward weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Place minced garlic and a few basil leaves at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Lay the chicken breasts on top of the garlic and basil.
- Pour diced tomatoes and balsamic vinegar over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on Low for 6-8 hours or High for 3-4 hours.
- Stir in the remaining fresh basil and serve hot.