Italian Chicken Crock Pot
Transform your weeknight dinners with this irresistible Italian Chicken Crock Pot recipe, a comforting blend of tender chicken breasts, hearty crushed tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and fragrant Italian herbs. Perfectly slow-cooked to infuse bold, savory flavors, this dish is a deliciously easy way to bring the taste of Italy to your table. With a prep time of just 15 minutes, this recipe lets your slow cooker do all the work, resulting in juicy, melt-in-your-mouth chicken bathed in a rich tomato sauce. Serve it alongside pasta, rice, or crusty bread, and finish with a sprinkle of Parmesan and fresh parsley for a gourmet touch. This one-pot meal is as simple as it is flavorful, ideal for busy families or cozy gatherings.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 28 ounces Crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 1 cup Diced onion
- 1 medium Bell pepper, diced (any color)
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 cup Grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for serving)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts on both sides with 1 tablespoon of Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. This step is optional but adds additional flavor.
Transfer the seared chicken breasts to the slow cooker.
In a bowl, mix the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, minced garlic, diced onion, diced bell pepper, chicken broth, and the remaining 1 tablespoon of Italian seasoning. Stir until well combined.
Pour the tomato mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker, ensuring the chicken is fully covered.
Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 6-8 hours, or until the chicken is tender and fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 74°C).
Once cooked, taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Serve the Italian chicken hot, spooning the sauce over the top. Optionally, garnish with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.
Pair with pasta, rice, or crusty bread for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1862 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.3 g | 75% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.1 g | 101% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 639 mg | 213% | |
| Sodium | 4431 mg | 193% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 74.0 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.1 g | 68% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.3 g | ||
| Protein | 254.1 g | 508% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 1073 mg | 83% | |
| Iron | 19.4 mg | 108% | |
| Potassium | 4648 mg | 99% | |
*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.
