Description
Crockpot Italian Chicken and Peppers is a delightful weeknight dinner that combines tender, juicy chicken with colorful bell peppers, all simmered in a savory sauce. This easy-to-make dish is packed with flavor and perfect for busy days, allowing you to come home to a meal that feels like a warm hug. Enjoy it over rice, pasta, or in a wrap—this recipe is sure to impress everyone at the table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 bell peppers (1 red, 1 yellow), sliced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and slice the bell peppers into strips. Dice the onion and mince the garlic.
- Optional: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear the chicken breasts for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- In your crockpot, layer the chicken (seared or raw), bell peppers, onion, garlic, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and chicken broth.
- Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for about 4 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken using two forks and stir well before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 105mg