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Crockpot Italian Chicken
Recipe for crockpot Italian chicken with a red sauce made from diced tomatoes and balsamic and topped with mozzarella. A simple one-pan meal!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 429 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian , American
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or chicken thighs
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14 ounces)
- ½ cup balsamic vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 small red onion diced
- shredded Mozzarella cheese for serving
- thinly sliced fresh basil for serving
Instructions
- Drizzle olive oil in the bottom of a 4-quart or larger slow cooker. Place chicken on top of oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, stir together the tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, garlic, bayleaf, basil, and onion.
- Pour the tomato mixture over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low until chicken is no longer pink, juices run clear, and the chicken reaches 155 degrees F on an instant read thermometer, about 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours for breasts or 4 to 5 hours for thighs, depending upon your slow cooker. (Chicken is considered safe to eat at 165 degrees F, but the temperature will continue to rise as the chicken rests. Do not over cook or the chicken will be dry.)
- Transfer the chicken to a plate, cover, and let rest 5 to 10 minutes (keep the slow cooker on so that the sauce mixture in it stays warm). To serve, uncover the chicken then use a slotted spoon to scoop the tomato-balsamic slow cooker sauce over the chicken. Top with mozzarella and fresh basil. Enjoy immediately.
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Notes
- To Store. Keep refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- To Reheat. Warm gently, in a microwave-safe container, until heated through.
- To Freeze. This recipe may be kept in the freezer for up to 3 months. To reheat, let thaw overnight in the fridge and then reheat in the microwave until heated through.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1(of 4)
Calories
429kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
53g
(106%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
156mg
(52%)
Potassium
1156mg
(33%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
289IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
143mg
(14%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 429
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1(of 4) | |
| Calories | 429kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 53g | 106% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 156mg | 52% |
| Potassium | 1156mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 289IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 143mg | 14% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.