Ingredients
1.5 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
1 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
1 tbsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
8 oz pasta (penne or spaghetti)
2 cups shredded mozzarella
1/4 cup grated Parmesan (optional)
1 tbsp butter (dairy-free alternative optional)
Instructions
Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
Heat oil in a skillet; sear chicken 1-2 minutes per side (optional for extra flavor).
Transfer chicken to crockpot. Add garlic, tomatoes, tomato sauce, basil, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Cook 4 hours on low or 2 hours on high.
15 minutes before serving, add cooked pasta to crockpot to heat through.
Top with mozzarella, Parmesan (if using), and fresh basil before serving.
Notes
Use gluten-free pasta if needed.
Freeze cooked sauce (without pasta) for up to 3 months.
For fresher bruschetta flavor, add basil leaves at serving time.
Scale recipe by adjusting chicken and pasta quantities proportionally.
Swap mozzarella for vegan cheese if preferred.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 240
- Category: Cozy Chicken
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg