Slow Cooker Italian Chicken and Peppers
User Reviews
4.3
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
4 hrs
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Total Time
4 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
6 (1 to 1.3 cups each)
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Calories
31493 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian, International, gluten-free
Slow Cooker Italian Chicken and Peppers
Description
This recipe layers sliced bell peppers and onions with seasoned boneless chicken breasts or thighs inside a slow cooker. Dried basil and oregano add classic Italian herb notes, while marinara sauce adds moisture and a tomato richness. Cooking on high for four hours or low for eight results in chicken so tender it can be shredded easily with tongs.
The combination of soft vegetables and tender chicken in the tomato sauce creates a saucy, flavorful dish that can be served over pasta, rice, or polenta. Alternatively, it can be stuffed inside rolls for a warm sandwich with well-integrated flavors.
This method simplifies making a versatile Italian-inspired chicken entree that requires minimal active time and yields a comforting one-pot meal with balanced herb and vegetable flavors.
Ingredients
- 3 bell pepper $2.77, any color
- 1 yellow onion $0.37
- 1.5 lbs. chicken $2.66, boneless skinless breasts or thighs
- 1 tsp basil $0.10, dried
- 1 tsp oregano $0.10, dried
- salt $0.05
- black pepper $0.05
- 1 oz. jar marinara sauce $1.65
Instructions
- Slice the bell peppers and onions into 1/4-inch strips. Lay half of the onion and peppers in the bottom of a 4-quart or larger slow cooker.
- Place the chicken breasts on top of the onions and peppers and season lightly with salt and pepper. Sprinkle the basil and oregano over the chicken.
- Cover the chicken with the remaining peppers and onions, then pour the marinara sauce over top.
- Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on high for four hours or low for eight hours. After cooking, remove the lid and use tongs to stir the mixture and shred the chicken. The chicken should be so tender that it falls apart when pinched with the tongs.
- Serve the saucy mixture over pasta, rice, polenta, or stuffed into a roll as a sandwich.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6(1 to 1.3 cups each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 31493 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Cup | |
| Calories | 314.93kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 15.82g | 5% |
| Protein | 29.2g | 58% |
| Fat | 14.32g | 22% |
| Sodium | 781.25mg | 33% |
| Fiber | 2.82g | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.3
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