Description
Crockpot Italian Chicken and Peppers is a comforting, hassle-free dish bursting with flavor. This easy-to-make recipe features tender chicken simmered with colorful bell peppers, fragrant spices, and tangy tomatoes. Perfect for busy weeknights or leisurely weekends, it offers a delicious meal that practically cooks itself. Just set your crockpot and let the aromas fill your home, making dinnertime a delightful experience for the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 bell peppers (red, yellow, green), sliced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients: Wash and slice bell peppers; dice the onion finely.
- Sauté aromatics: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook for about 3 minutes until fragrant.
- Layer ingredients: Place chicken breasts in the crockpot; season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Top with sautéed onion and garlic.
- Add tomatoes & peppers: Pour diced tomatoes over chicken, then add sliced bell peppers.
- Cook: Cover and set the crockpot on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken shreds easily.
- Serve hot over rice or pasta; garnish with fresh basil if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg