Slow Cooker Creamy Tomato Basil Shredded Chicken Recipe
This Slow Cooker Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that combines tender chicken with a rich, creamy tomato basil sauce. This dairy-free symphony of flavors will leave you craving more.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 282kcal
Equipment
- measuring cups and spoons
- Knife and cutting board
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken breasts
- 2 cups marinara sauce homemade or jarred
- 14 oz can diced tomatoes
- 2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 cup full fat coconut milk
- 2 tablespoon fresh basil finely chopped (plus more for optional garnish)
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- add 2 lbs chicken breasts to bottom of greased slow cooker
- place 2 cups marinara sauce, 14 oz can diced tomatoes, 2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon dried basil on top of chicken
- cover slow cooker and cook 4-6 hours on low or 2-3 hours on high
- carefully remove hot chicken from slow cooker and set aside.
- temper coconut milk with some of the hot liquid from the slow cooker (to avoid curdling).
- stir 1 cup full fat coconut milk, and 2 tablespoon fresh basilinto liquid in slow cooker
- shred chicken breasts and mix into sauce in slow cooker
- add salt and pepper to taste, if needed and enjoy!
Notes
Notes:
See above write up for serving suggestions and substitution ideas
boneless, skinless chicken thighs can be used in place of breasts.
Nutrition
Calories: 282kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 963mg | Potassium: 1031mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 513IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 3mg
