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Slow Cooked Basil Tomato Chicken

Another great recipe for busy weeknights. Only a handful ingredients for this flavorful crockpot meal! Serve over noodles or potatoes. 
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp italian seasoning
  • 3/4 cup tomato pasta sauce
  • 2/3 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp corn starch
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • finely chopped fresh basil leaves, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • 1. Whisk together the cornstarch and heavy cream. In a medium sized bowl, combine the heavy cream/cornstarch, diced tomatoes, pasta sauce, garlic and salt and pepper.
    2. Place a liner in slow cooker. Pour the mixture in. Add the chicken breasts, pressing down in to the sauce and spooning some over to submerge.
    3. Cook on low for 4-6 hours, making sure the internal temperature of the meat is above 165 degrees F.
    4. Stir in the fresh basil leaves and use for garnish. Serve over noodles or potatoes. Refrigerate leftovers.