Here’s a simple and flavorful Slow Cooker Chicken and Tomato recipe that’s perfect for an easy dinner.
🍗 Slow Cooker Chicken and Tomato
🧾 Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 4 boneless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 can (14–15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Optional: ½ tsp chili flakes for heat
- Optional garnish: fresh parsley or basil
👩🍳 Instructions
- Prepare the base
Place the chopped onion and garlic in the bottom of the slow cooker. - Add the chicken
Lay the chicken pieces on top of the onions. - Add the sauce
Pour in the diced tomatoes and tomato sauce. - Season
Sprinkle oregano, basil, paprika, salt, pepper, and chili flakes. - Cook
- Low: 6–7 hours
- High: 3–4 hours
Cook until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
- Finish
Drizzle olive oil and stir gently before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
This dish pairs well with:
- Rice
- Pasta
- Mashed potatoes
- Crusty bread
- Quinoa
💡 Tips
- Add bell peppers, mushrooms, or zucchini for extra vegetables.
- Stir in a little cream or Parmesan cheese at the end for a richer sauce.
- Shred the chicken and use it as a pasta sauce or sandwich filling.
✅ If you’d like, I can also share 5 other easy slow cooker chicken recipes (very popular and perfect for busy days).
