Slow Cooker Chicken With Tomato Soup
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
- Cutting board
- Chef's knife
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
2 pounds chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cans (each 14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
3 cups chicken broth
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Prepare The Ingredients
- Start by placing the chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker.
Add The Vegetables
- Scatter the chopped onion and minced garlic over the chicken.
Mix The Tomato Base
- In a separate bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, chicken broth, dried basil, salt, pepper, and oregano. Stir well to blend the ingredients.
Combine And Cook
- Pour the tomato mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker. Set the cooker to low and let it cook for 6 hours.
Shred The Chicken
- Once cooked, remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the soup, stirring well to mix.
Garnish And Serve
- Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh basil if desired.
Notes
Make sure to check the seasoning before serving as the flavors develop and deepen over the long cooking period. Adjust salt and herbs to your taste.