Italian Chicken Crock Pot Slow Cooker
Turn your weeknight dinner routine into a stress-free Italian feast with this easy and flavorful Italian Chicken Crock Pot Slow Cooker recipe. Featuring tender, slow-cooked chicken breasts bathed in a robust tomato-based sauce infused with Italian seasoning, garlic, and onions, this dish brings classic Italian flavors to your table with minimal effort. The combination of canned diced tomatoes, rich tomato paste, and chicken broth creates a luscious sauce that pairs perfectly with pasta, rice, or crusty bread. With just 15 minutes of prep time and the magic of your slow cooker, this comforting and versatile meal is perfect for busy days or cozy dinners. Garnish with fresh basil for a pop of color and extra flavor, and enjoy a dish that's hearty, wholesome, and irresistibly delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning mix
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium Onion, diced
- 14.5 ounces Diced tomatoes (canned)
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh basil leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Begin by lightly greasing your slow cooker insert with olive oil to prevent sticking.
Place the chicken breasts into the bottom of the slow cooker in a single layer.
Sprinkle the Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper evenly over the chicken breasts.
Add the minced garlic and diced onion on top of the chicken.
Pour in the canned diced tomatoes with their juices, followed by the tomato paste and chicken broth. Stir gently to combine the liquids around the chicken without disrupting the seasoning.
Cover the slow cooker with its lid and set it to cook on LOW for 6-7 hours, or HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C).
Once cooked, carefully remove the chicken breasts and shred them using two forks if you prefer shredded chicken, or leave them whole for serving.
Stir the sauce in the slow cooker to ensure it is well combined. If it seems too thin, you can let it simmer uncovered on HIGH for 20-30 minutes to reduce slightly.
Serve the chicken over cooked pasta, rice, or with crusty bread. Spoon the flavorful sauce over the top and garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired.
Enjoy your Italian Chicken Crock Pot Slow Cooker creation!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1472 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 40.5 g | 52% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.2 g | 46% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 592 mg | 197% | |
| Sodium | 4203 mg | 183% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.2 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.7 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.0 g | ||
| Protein | 226.8 g | 454% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 241 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 11.2 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 3343 mg | 71% | |
*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.
