Crockpot Pizza Chicken Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
6 hrs
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Total Time
6 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
289 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Crockpot Pizza Chicken Recipe
Description
The Crockpot Pizza Chicken recipe layers chicken breast pieces in a slow cooker, covers them with pizza sauce and water to keep moist, and tops with pepperoni slices for extra flavor. The low and slow cooking method tenderizes the chicken while allowing the sauce and pepperoni to permeate. In the last stage, shredded mozzarella cheese is added on top and melted under a covered setting to create a gooey cheese layer.
This dish combines familiar pizza ingredients in a convenient slow cooker approach, yielding moist chicken breasts with the tastes of tomato sauce, spice from pepperoni, and creamy mozzarella. Serving the chicken alone or spooned over pasta provides flexibility for a casual, comforting meal.
If starting with frozen chicken breasts, additional cook time is recommended to fully cook through. Refrigerate leftovers airtight for up to a week and reheat thoroughly before serving again.
Ingredients
- 3 chicken breast filleted into 6 pieces, boneless skinless
- 2 cups pizza sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup pepperoni slices
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded)
Instructions
- Lay the chicken in the bottom of the crockpot.
- Top with the pepperoni slices.
- Then pour over your pizza sauce and the water.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is cooked through.
- Then top with the shredded mozzarella cheese. Cover and cook on high for 10-15 minutes until the cheese is completely melted.
- Serve as is or over pasta and enjoy!
Notes
- For frozen chicken breasts, add 30 to 60 minutes extra cooking time to ensure they are fully cooked.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 5-7 days.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 289 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 289kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 1060mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 560mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 623IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 207mg | 21% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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