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chicken thighs topped with marinara sauce next to roasted potatoes on a clear plate
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Slow Cooker Italian Chicken For One

This slow cooker Italian chicken is a simple, flavorful dish that’s been a family favorite for years. Tender chicken simmers in a rich tomato sauce, perfect over pasta, rice, or potatoes. If you need an easy slow cooker chicken thigh recipe, this is a great choice.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time7 hours
Total Time7 hours 10 minutes
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: 1 serving
Author: Joanie Zisk

Equipment

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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 566kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 194mg | Sodium: 1761mg | Potassium: 1311mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 1061IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 4mg

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