Description
Crockpot Italian Chicken and Peppers is a comforting, flavorful dish that brings the essence of Italy straight to your kitchen. This easy-to-make recipe features tender chicken simmered with vibrant bell peppers and aromatic Italian herbs. With minimal prep and maximum flavor, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. Just set it in the crockpot and let the magic happen!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 bell peppers (1 red, 1 yellow, 1 green), sliced
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes (do not drain)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse and pat dry chicken breasts.
- Slice bell peppers into strips.
- Place chicken in the bottom of the crockpot; layer with sliced peppers and minced garlic.
- Pour canned tomatoes over ingredients and season generously with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Drizzle with olive oil.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 80mg