Slow-Cooker 3-Ingredient Italian Chicken

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 1

Slow-Cooker 3-Ingredient Italian Chicken Recipe

by The Chefin Main

Prep

5 min

Cook

480 min

Ready In

485 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
	1 medium red bell pepper , chopped
	24 ounces marinara sauce ( garden vegetable variety )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

295

Sugar

10g

Fat

16g

This Slow-Cooker 3-Ingredient Italian Chicken Recipe is perfect for a busy weeknight meal. The chicken is cooked in a delicious marinara sauce with chopped red bell pepper, infusing it with the flavors of Italy. You can use marinara sauce with garden vegetables to add more nutrients to the dish. Slow-cooking the chicken ensures that it is cooked thoroughly and stays moist, and the bell pepper adds a sweet and tangy note to the dish. The simplicity of this recipe makes it perfect for beginner cooks, and you can easily customize it by adding herbs, spices, or vegetables to suit your taste. This dish can be served with pasta, rice, or on its own for a healthy and flavorful meal.

Instructions

1.	Place the chicken thighs in the slow-cooker.
2.	Add the chopped red bell pepper on top of the chicken.
3.	Pour the marinara sauce over the chicken and pepper.
4.	Cover and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours or on high heat for 3-4 hours, or until chicken is cooked through and tender.
5.	Serve hot with your favorite sides.

PROS

This dish is easy to prepare, requires only three ingredients, and cooks with minimal effort.

Marinara sauce can help enhance the flavors of the chicken and bell pepper while providing vitamins and minerals.

Slow-cooking keeps the chicken moist and tender.

CONS

The chicken thighs can be high in fat, so it may not be suitable for people who need to limit their fat intake.

Marinara sauce may contain added sugar or salt.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken is a great source of protein, and it is low in fat and calories.
Red bell pepper is flavorful and crunchy, and it is rich in antioxidants, Vitamin C, and fiber.
Marinara sauce can also provide small amounts of vitamins and minerals such as Vitamin A, potassium, and iron, but it is important to check its nutrition label to ensure the product is not high in added sugars or salt.