Italian Crock Pot Chicken

Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this flavorful and fuss-free Italian Crock Pot Chicken. Bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this dish combines tender chicken breasts, a rich tomato-based sauce infused with Italian seasoning, garlic, and fresh vegetables like onions and red bell peppers. Slowly cooked to perfection, this recipe requires just 15 minutes of prep time before your crock pot takes over, making it an ideal choice for busy days. Whether served over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread, this comforting one-pot meal is sure to become a household favorite. Don't forget a sprinkle of fresh basil for the perfect finishing touch! Keywords: Italian Crock Pot Chicken, slow cooker chicken recipes, easy Italian chicken, weeknight dinner ideas, crock pot meals.

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:255 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves
• 28 ounces Crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup Chicken broth
• 1 medium Onion
• 1 large Red bell pepper
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh basil (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves. Dice the onion and red bell pepper into small pieces.

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.

Step 3

In the crock pot, pour in the chicken broth and crushed tomatoes. Stir in the cooked onion and garlic mixture, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.

Step 4

Add the chicken breasts into the crock pot, ensuring they are fully submerged in the sauce. Scatter the diced red bell peppers over the top.

Step 5

Set the crock pot to low and cook for 6-8 hours, or set it to high and cook for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).

Step 6

Once done, use tongs to gently shred the chicken if desired or leave it whole. Stir the shredded chicken back into the sauce.

Step 7

Serve the Italian Crock Pot Chicken over pasta, rice, or alongside crusty bread for a complete meal. Garnish with freshly chopped basil, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2068.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1588.3

Total Fat 41.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 572.0mg	0%
Sodium 3501.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 68.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.0g	0%
Total Sugars 36.1g
Protein 228.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 379.6mg	0%
Iron 16.5mg	0%
Potassium 2481.2mg	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: 23.9%

Protein: 58.6%

Carbs: 17.4%