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Slow Cooker Tomato Garlic Chicken & Herbs + VIDEO

Slow cooker tomato garlic chicken & herbs is an easy & chicken recipe that can be served any day of the week. There are only a few simple ingredients in this garlicky slow cooker recipe. There are instruction to make this chicken dish in the Instant Pot as well.

Slow Cooker Tomato Garlic Chicken & Herbs

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Updated 2019 with Instant Pot instructions

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Ingredients For Tomato Garlic Chicken & Herbs

There are only 5 ingredients in this easy chicken recipe. 

  • Chicken: I like to use boneless, skinless chicken thighs with this recipe but technically you can use any cut of chicken you want with this recipe. I discuss this below. 
  • Diced Tomatoes: This recipe has been updated. The old version used 2 cups of sliced cherry tomatoes. It now calls for 15 ounces of canned diced tomatoes. 
  • Garlic: Feel free to make this as garlicky as you like. I use anywhere between 3 to 4 garlic cloves. 
  • Dried Herbs: Grab your preferred dried herbs. I used an Italian seasoning blend. Yes, you can use fresh herbs but I think dried works better with slow cooker recipes. 
  • Chicken Broth: You only need 1/2 cup of broth if you are making this in the slow cooker. With the Instant Pot you will need a full cup in order for the appliance to pressurize & to avoid the burn notice. 
  • Salt & pepper: Season the chicken with salt & pepper before adding it to the slow cooker or Instant Pot. This is for general flavor. In general, salt & pepper is does not count towards number of ingredients for a recipe if you’re curious as to why. 
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How To Make Tomato Garlic Chicken & Herbs In The Slow Cooker

This chicken recipe is easy to make when you use the slow cooker or Instant Pot. It’s a true set-it-and-forget-it recipe. Toss all the ingredients in & let it cook. 

Slow Cooker

  1. Season chicken with salt & pepper. Add the chicken to the slow cooker. Add all the other ingredients. Mix until well combined.
  2. Cook HIGH 2-4 hours or LOW 4-6.

Instant Pot

  1. Add all ingredients to the pressure cooker. Stir gently to mix. Be sure to use 1 full cup of broth.
  2. Close lid and seal valve. Set high pressure and cook 9 minutes for thighs, 8 minutes for breasts.
  3. When cooking time is complete, quick release pressure.

overhead shot of cooked tomato garlic chicken & herbs in a white bowl

 

What Cut Of Chicken To Use

I like to use boneless, skin chicken thighs with this recipe but technically you can use any cut of chicken you like. I always tend to use thighs when I slow cooker because they’re less likely to overcook and dry out. If you choose to substitute chicken breasts, you will need to lower the cooking time by an hour or so. Also, do not let the dish sit on the warm setting. When it’s done cooking, turn it off. This will help the chicken stay moist. Trust me, I have overcooked many chicken breasts in the slow cooker and there’s nothing I hate more than dry chicken.  

Making This In The Instant Pot

Having made this slow cooker tomato-garlic chicken & herbs recipe in both the slow cooker & Instant Pot, I can honestly say I don’t have a preference. It really just depends on how much time I have. Personally, when I cook skinless chicken in the the Instant Pot, I do not take the time to sauté it first. I only use that function with skin-on chicken. After the recipe has completed cooking time, remove the chicken and shred it. Then place it back in Instant Pot until serving. Whether or not you want to shred the chicken or leave it whole is again up to you. If your meat isn’t tender enough that is shreds easily, keep cooking it until it is.

side view of tomato garlic chicken & herbs in a white bowl on top of mashed potatoes with fresh herbs on top

 

FAQs & Tips

  • When this is done cooking, I like to remove the chicken, shred it and put it back in the slow cooker or Instant Pot. This is an optional step; you can leave it whole if you want.
  • To make this recipe I use a large 6-quart slow cooker or Instant Pot.
  • You can serve this chicken recipe many different ways. I like to serve this with riced or mashed cauliflower.

side view shot of cooked tomato garlic chicken & herbs in a white bowl

 

Cookbook Recipe

A modified version of this recipe originally appeared in my first cookbook, The Easy & Healthy Slow Cooker Cookbook. My cookbook features 125 healthy recipes; everything from whole30, paleo, low-carb, gluten-free, etc. There’s even an entire section dedicated to pasta/rice and to beans/lentils. Not often you see those types of recipes here! 

overhead shot of tomato garlic chicken & herbs in a white bowl on top of mashed potatoes with fresh herbs on top

OTHER GARLICKY RECIPES 

Garlic Herb Beef Shanks

Garlic Parmesan Chicken & Potatoes

Air Fryer Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp

Garlic Butter Steak Bites

Garlic Parmesan Potatoes

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Slow Cooker Tomato Garlic Chicken Herbs

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Slow cooker tomato garlic chicken & herbs is an easy & healthy chicken recipe the entire family will enjoy.  There are less than 5 ingredients in this garlicky slow cooker recipe. You can also make this chicken dish in the Instant Pot.

  • Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 15 ounces diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth for slow cooker, 1 cup for 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
  • Salt & pepper to season the chicken

Instructions

Slow Cooker

  1. Season chicken with salt & pepper. Add the chicken to the slow cooker. Add all the other ingredients. Mix until well combined.
  2. Cook HIGH 2-3 hours or LOW 4-6.

Instant Pot

  1. Add all ingredients to the pressure cooker. Stir gently to mix. Be sure to use 1 full cup of broth.
  2. Close lid and seal valve. Set high pressure and cook 9 minutes for thighs, 8 minutes for breasts.
  3. When cooking time is complete, quick release pressure.
  • Author: Shannon Epstein
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 3 hours

Nutrition

  • Serving Size:
  • Calories: 163
  • Sugar: 2.5 g
  • Sodium: 411.1 mg
  • Fat: 5 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.3 g
  • Carbohydrates: 5.5 g
  • Fiber: 1.5 g
  • Protein: 23.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 105 mg

 

 

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Slow Cooker Tomato Garlic Chicken & Herbs + VIDEO
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Patty

Tuesday 18th of May 2021

I love the idea of the mushrooms. Have you or anyone else ever added rice? Using my crockpot would you suggest I use instant rice? How much extra broth? Since the weather’s hot I won’t shred the chicken. I’m thinking I could also add a handful of okra and corn at the end to change it up some. Something about tomatoes, corn and okra...lol. Thanks!!

Jen

Monday 24th of September 2018

What size slow cooker did you use for this recipe?

Fit SlowCooker Queen

Monday 24th of September 2018

I used a 6-quart.

Brynn

Tuesday 26th of June 2018

I added mushroom, carrots and onion. Amazing!

Fit SlowCooker Queen

Thursday 12th of July 2018

Those additions sound great. I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

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Sarah

Friday 15th of September 2017

This looks delicious! I was just thinking we should cook more crockpot meals.