Description
Crockpot Italian Chicken and Peppers is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender chicken with sweet bell peppers, zesty tomatoes, and aromatic herbs. This easy-to-make dish simmers in your Crockpot, filling your home with irresistible aromas that will have everyone gathering around the table. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, this recipe offers a delightful blend of flavors that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 bell peppers (1 red, 1 yellow, 1 green), sliced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced fire-roasted tomatoes
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp dried Italian herbs (oregano, basil, thyme)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Chop bell peppers and dice onion.
- Sauté onions and garlic: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent (about 5 mins), then add garlic for an additional minute.
- Assemble in Crockpot: Transfer sautéed onions and garlic into the Crockpot. Layer chicken on top, followed by bell peppers, diced tomatoes, herbs, broth, salt, and pepper.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is shred-ready.
- Shred chicken: Remove chicken from the pot and shred using two forks. Stir back into the sauce.
- Serve: Plate over rice or pasta with crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg