Savory Tomato Crockpot Chicken that Melts in Your Mouth

Tomato Crockpot Chicken is a simple, flavorful dish that transports you to a rustic kitchen with its savory ingredients.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 6

Resting Time 10

Total Time 6 25

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Chicken

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

4 pieces Chicken Breasts or Thighs Use thighs for juiciness.

For the Sauce

1 cup Oil-Packed Sun-Dried Tomatoes Fresh tomatoes can be a substitute.
1 cup Coconut Milk or Heavy Cream Coconut milk makes it dairy-free.
4 cloves Garlic Fresh, minced.
1 teaspoon Dried Oregano Can swap with Italian seasoning.
1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Regular paprika is an option.
1/2 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes Adjust spice level to taste.
1 teaspoon Salt Use to taste.
1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Use to taste.

For the Finish

1/4 cup Fresh Basil Chopped for garnishing.
2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed.
2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can replace with chicken broth.

Serving Base

3 cups Cooked Rice, Mashed Potatoes, or Pasta Consider cauliflower rice for low-carb.

Equipment

Crockpot

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Prepare the Chicken: Place chicken breasts or thighs at the bottom of a crockpot.
Add the Ingredients: Chop the sun-dried tomatoes and add them with coconut milk, minced garlic, oregano, paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
Mix and Coat: Stir all ingredients until the chicken is coated in the creamy mixture.
Slow Cook the Chicken: Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
Shred or Leave Whole: Once cooked, check chicken and shred or leave whole as desired.
Final Flavor Boost: Add lemon juice, olive oil, and fresh basil; stir well.
Serve and Enjoy: Spoon over base of choice and garnish with fresh basil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Let sit for 5-10 minutes after cooking to thicken sauce. Adjust spice level and add veggies if desired.

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