Slow Cooker Italian Chicken
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this irresistible Slow Cooker Italian Chicken recipe! Bursting with the bold, comforting flavors of garlic, basil, and Italian seasoning, this dish features tender, juicy chicken simmered in a savory tomato-based sauce. A touch of Parmesan cheese adds a creamy depth, while fresh basil delivers a pop of freshness. This recipe requires minimal prep time—just 15 minutes—and the magic happens right in your slow cooker as the flavors meld together over hours of gentle cooking. Serve over pasta, rice, or alongside crusty bread for a truly satisfying meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, this easy Italian chicken recipe is sure to become a household favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 teaspoons Dried Italian seasoning
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 28 ounces Crushed tomatoes (28-ounce can)
- 0.5 cups Chicken broth
- 0.25 cups Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons Fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 4 cups Optional: cooked pasta or rice for serving
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt, pepper, and 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning.
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken breasts for 2 minutes per side until lightly browned. Transfer the chicken to the slow cooker.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the minced garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, then pour in the crushed tomatoes and chicken broth. Stir to combine.
Add the remaining 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning to the skillet tomato mixture, mix well, and then pour the sauce evenly over the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked (internal temperature reaches 165°F).
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks, or leave it in whole pieces as desired.
Stir the Parmesan cheese and fresh basil into the sauce in the slow cooker. Return the shredded or whole chicken to the pot and mix to coat evenly.
Serve the Italian chicken over cooked pasta or rice, or with a side of crusty bread. Garnish with additional Parmesan cheese and basil, if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3134 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 68.4 g | 88% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.6 g | 83% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 612 mg | 204% | |
| Sodium | 4902 mg | 213% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 328.7 g | 120% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.1 g | 90% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.6 g | ||
| Protein | 287.3 g | 575% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 512 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 19.8 mg | 110% | |
| Potassium | 3871 mg | 82% | |
*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.
