Slow Cooker Tomato Garlic Chicken with Herbs Recipe
This Slow Cooker Tomato Garlic Chicken with Herbs is a flavorful, comforting dish perfect for busy days. Tender chicken thighs or breasts simmer slowly with diced tomatoes, garlic, Italian seasoning, and a touch of broth, resulting in a juicy and aromatic meal that pairs wonderfully with rice, pasta, or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Salt
Ingredients
Chicken
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
Tomato Garlic Sauce
- 15 ounces diced tomatoes in juices
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth for slow cooker (or 1 cup if using Instant Pot)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning or your favorite dried herb
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt (or regular salt)
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Seasoning
- Salt & pepper to season the chicken
Instructions
- Season Chicken: Season the chicken thighs or breasts evenly with salt and pepper to enhance flavor.
- Prepare Slow Cooker: Place the seasoned chicken into the slow cooker. Add diced tomatoes, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, garlic salt, pepper, and 1/2 cup of low-sodium chicken broth. Mix gently until everything is well combined around the chicken.
- Slow Cook: Cook on HIGH for 2 to 3 hours or on LOW for 4 to 6 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Prepare Instant Pot (Optional): For pressure cooking, add all ingredients into the Instant Pot, substituting 1 cup of chicken broth instead of 1/2 cup. Stir gently to combine.
- Pressure Cook: Close the Instant Pot lid and seal the valve. Set to high pressure and cook for 9 minutes if using chicken thighs or 8 minutes for chicken breasts.
- Release Pressure: Once cooking completes, perform a quick release to safely release the steam. Open the lid and check chicken for doneness.
Notes
- Using boneless, skinless chicken thighs will yield more tender and flavorful results compared to breasts.
- You can serve this dish over cooked rice, pasta, or with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
- Adjust herbs to taste; fresh herbs can be substituted for dried if preferred.
- For a thicker sauce, remove the chicken after cooking and simmer the sauce on the stovetop until reduced.
- When using the Instant Pot, ensure the liquid amount meets the minimum requirement to avoid burn warnings.
