Chicken slow-cooked in a tomato cream sauce and served over pasta for an indulgent and easy weeknight meal.
Author:MOMables
Prep Time:10 mins
Cook Time:4-6 hours
Total Time:6 hours
Yield:6 servings
Category:dinner
Method:slow cooker
Cuisine:Dinner
Ingredients
Units
3 large chicken breasts (about 1–1 1/2 pounds)
28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
14-ounce can fire-roasted tomatoes
8ounces cream cheese (okay to use light)
1cup milk
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
Instructions
To the dish of a slow cooker, add the chicken breasts, crushed tomatoes, and fire-roasted tomatoes.
Cook on high 4-6 hours or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165F, stirring a few times throughout.
Once the chicken is cooked, shred the meat between 2 forks. Stir in the cream cheese, milk, salt, and pepper. Cover with the lid and cook for an additional 30 minutes or until the sauce is creamy and thickened.