Description

This slow cooker chicken recipe is fresh, juicy, and packed with flavor. Cherry tomatoes burst into a light sauce, while basil adds a pop of brightness. It’s the perfect easy dinner—just toss everything into the slow cooker and let it do the work. Great served over rice, pasta, or with crusty bread.

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, torn

Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)

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Instructions

Place the chicken in the bottom of your slow cooker.
Add cherry tomatoes, garlic, onion, chicken broth, olive oil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes on top.
Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until chicken is tender and cooked through.
Just before serving, stir in the fresh basil.
Serve hot with a spoonful of the tomato mixture over each piece of chicken. Top with Parmesan if desired.

Notes

You can use boneless chicken thighs for extra flavor and tenderness.
This dish goes great with pasta, mashed potatoes, or even polenta.

For a creamier version, stir in a splash of heavy cream at the end.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
Calories: 320
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 520mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 6g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 34g
Cholesterol: 90mg