SLOW COOKER ITALIAN CHICKEN

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This peasant style chicken dinner fills the house with a wonderful aroma as it cooks. Starting with frozen chicken helps keep it moist during the long cooking. Serve over hot cooked pasta with slabs of buttered fresh bread. We really like garlic. Feel free to reduce the quantities. If your cooker runs 'hot', check after 3 hours to see if it's almost done, then prop lid for remaining hour. If your cooker runs 'slower', check after 4 or 5 hours. You don't want to overcook the chicken as it will become dry. Once you know, you can note the cooking time on the recipe printout for future reference.

Provided by Deb Wolf

Categories     Chicken

Time 4h10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

non-stick cooking spray
1 small eggplant, peeled and cut in 1/2-inch cubes (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 medium onion, cut in thin half moons
1 celery rib, thinly sliced (about 1/2 cup)
1/2 large carrot, cut in thin half moons (about 1/2 cup)
1/2 cup baby portabella mushrooms, coarsely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 chicken breast halves, boneless, skinless still frozen
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 (14 -16 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon italian seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 sprig fresh rosemary

Steps:

  • Spray cooker with nonstick. Place onions, carrot, celery, mushrooms and eggplant in cooker. Top with chicken breasts (still frozen).
  • In bowl, combine tomato paste, tomatoes and their juice, tomato sauce, chopped garlic, spices and vinegar. Pour over chicken. Place rosemary sprig on top.
  • Cover and cook on high 4-6 hours, propping open the lid with toothpick the last hour to thicken the sauce. If your cooker runs 'hot', check after 3 hours to see if it's almost done, then prop lid. If your cooker runs 'slower', check after 4 or 5 hours. You don't want to overcook the chicken as it will become dry. Once you know, you can note the cooking time on the recipe printout.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.6, Fat 5, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 30.9, Sodium 538.8, Carbohydrate 17.6, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 8.7, Protein 13.3

Israel Svinurai
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Overall, this was a good recipe. The chicken was moist and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely make it again.


HarryMaguire
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This recipe was easy to make and the chicken was tender and flavorful. However, the sauce was a bit too thick for my taste.


parmesh kc
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious. I would try this recipe again, but I would cook the chicken for a shorter amount of time.


ASEKENYE JOSEPHINE
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra Italian seasoning and garlic, and it was much better.


Wilson Lugudo
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is tender and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and delicious. I highly recommend it!


Sarah Toolsie
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This is my go-to recipe for slow cooker Italian chicken. It's simple, delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser.


Russ Parmerter
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out great. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and delicious.


Arshad Durrni
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This slow cooker Italian chicken recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and delicious. I served it over pasta, but it would also be great over rice or potatoes.