Mini Crock Pot Italian Chicken For One

italian chicken on a plate next to potatoes and a salad.

5 from 18 votes

Mini Crock Pot Italian Chicken For One

Tender chicken simmers in a rich tomato and herb sauce in this mini slow cooker Italian chicken for one. An easy crock pot recipe that’s flavorful, hearty, and perfect for dinner.

Prep Time10

Cook Time7

Total Time7 10

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: American, Italian

Diet: Low Calorie

Keyword: chicken, crockpot, crockpot italian chicken, italian chicken, slow cooker, slow cooker chicken, slow cooker chicken cacciatore, slow cooker italian chicken

Servings: serving

Author: Joanie Zisk

Equipment

1.5 quart slow cooker

Ingredients

2 (4-ounce) boneless skinless chicken thighs or boneless, skinless breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
⅛ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
1 cup Marinara sauce or tomato sauce
¼ teaspoon dried basil
⅛ teaspoon dried oregano
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder

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Instructions

Lightly spray the slow cooker with oil and place the chicken inside.
Whisk olive oil and vinegar in a small bowl, then pour over the chicken.
Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Pour marinara sauce over the chicken.
Sprinkle with basil, oregano, and garlic powder.
Cover and cook on low for 7 hours or high for 4 hours.

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Notes

- Stocking Up on Chicken: I keep a large bag of frozen boneless, skinless chicken thighs in my freezer, so I can grab what I need without extra trips to the store.
- Defrosting Chicken: Always thaw chicken before slow cooking. Let it defrost in the fridge overnight or use the microwave for a quick thaw before adding it to the slow cooker.

If doubling this slow cooker chicken thighs recipe, use a 3 to 4 quart slow cooker.

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