Easy Healthy Crockpot Chicken Caccitore
Whip up a wholesome and stress-free dinner with this Easy Healthy Crockpot Chicken Cacciatore! Bursting with vibrant flavors, this slow-cooked Italian classic features tender chicken breasts simmered in a rich tomato-based sauce with an array of colorful bell peppers, earthy mushrooms, and savory seasonings. Ideal for busy weeknights, this dish requires just 15 minutes of prep before the crockpot does the rest, delivering a melt-in-your-mouth meal that’s both low in calories and packed with nutrients. Serve over pasta, rice, or zucchini noodles for a customizable, comfort-food experience that’s perfect for the whole family. Plus, it’s easily adaptable with capers for a briny twist or a dash of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 medium Bell peppers (any color), sliced
- 1 large Onion, sliced
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 8 ounces Mushrooms, sliced
- 14.5 ounces Diced tomatoes (no salt added)
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 0.5 cup Chicken broth (low sodium)
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Capers (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- 4 cups Cooked pasta, rice, or zucchini noodles
Instructions
Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot in a single layer.
Add the bell peppers, onion, garlic, and mushrooms on top of the chicken.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper. Pour this mixture over the chicken and vegetables in the crockpot.
Sprinkle capers over the top if you're using them.
Cover the crockpot with the lid and cook on LOW for 5-6 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F).
Once cooked, carefully remove the chicken and use two forks to shred it if desired, or leave it as whole pieces. Return the chicken to the crockpot and stir everything together.
Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.
Serve the chicken cacciatore over cooked pasta, rice, or zucchini noodles. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2989 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 36.9 g | 47% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.7 g | 43% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 592 mg | 197% | |
| Sodium | 3490 mg | 152% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 361.6 g | 131% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 38.0 g | 136% | |
| Total Sugars | 47.2 g | ||
| Protein | 288.8 g | 578% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 375 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 22.6 mg | 126% | |
| Potassium | 4944 mg | 105% | |
*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.
