Slow Cooker Chicken
This slow cooker chicken recipe is a rich and comforting dish with tender chicken cooked in a savory tomato sauce with garlic, bell peppers, and Italian herbs. Perfect for an effortless weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup diced canned tomatoes with juices
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced mixed colors
- 0.5 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes optional
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown the chicken thighs on both sides for about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Place the browned chicken thighs in the slow cooker.
- Add chopped onion, minced garlic, diced tomatoes with juices, sliced bell peppers, tomato paste, chicken broth, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper on top of the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Stir the sauce gently before serving over rice or pasta if desired.
Notes
This recipe can be doubled for larger families and freezes well for meal prep. Serve with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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