Chicken with Mushrooms and Tomato Crock Pot

Transform your weeknight dinners with this savory and comforting Chicken with Mushrooms and Tomato Crock Pot recipe! Tender, seared chicken breasts are slow-cooked to perfection in a rich, flavorful sauce made with baby bella mushrooms, juicy diced tomatoes, and aromatic herbs like oregano and basil. The addition of garlic, sautéed onions, and a touch of tomato paste deepens the dish's hearty flavors, while a low-and-slow cook time ensures melt-in-your-mouth results. Ready in just 15 minutes of prep time and simmered to perfection over six hours, this one-pot wonder is ideal for busy days and flavorful family meals. Serve it over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes and finish with fresh parsley for a wholesome, restaurant-quality meal made easy. Perfectly spiced, protein-packed, and made to shine in your slow cooker, this dish will become a go-to favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:360 mins

Total Time:375 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 cups baby bella mushrooms, sliced
• 14.5 oz diced tomatoes (canned, with juices)
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Season the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and paprika on both sides.

Step 3

Sear the chicken breasts in the skillet for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

Step 4

In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until softened.

Step 5

Add the minced garlic and sliced mushrooms to the skillet, stirring occasionally, and cook for another 2-3 minutes.

Step 6

Transfer the seared chicken breasts, sautéed onion, garlic, and mushrooms into the crock pot.

Step 7

Pour the diced tomatoes with their juices and chicken broth into the crock pot.

Step 8

Stir in the tomato paste, dried oregano, and dried basil until combined.

Step 9

Cover the crock pot and cook on low for 6 hours, or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.

Step 10

Once done, taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if needed.

Step 11

Serve the chicken with the mushroom-tomato sauce over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes, and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1895.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1688.0

Total Fat 55.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 591.6mg	0%
Sodium 4236.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 56.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.9g	0%
Total Sugars 31.5g
Protein 236.1g	0%

Vitamin D 30.8IU	0%
Calcium 264.8mg	0%
Iron 13.7mg	0%
Potassium 4633.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 29.9%

Protein: 56.5%

Carbs: 13.6%