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With tender chicken breasts simmered in a rich tomato and herb sauce, complemented by earthy mushrooms and a hint of balsamic vinegar, this dish delivers bold, savory flavors with every bite.

Simply toss everything into the slow cooker, let it work its magic, and come home to a warm, satisfying dinner that the whole family will love.

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, with juices
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish

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Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Slow Cooker

• Start by spreading the sliced mushrooms and chopped onion evenly across the bottom of your slow cooker.
• These ingredients will add a delicious base of flavor to the dish as it cooks.

Step 2: Add the Chicken

• Place the chicken breasts on top of the mushroom and onion mixture.

Step 3: Mix the Sauce

• In a separate bowl, combine the minced garlic, diced tomatoes (with their juice), chicken broth, balsamic vinegar, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
• Stir everything together well to make sure the flavors are evenly mixed.

Step 4: Pour the Sauce Over the Chicken

• Carefully pour the tomato and herb mixture over the chicken breasts, making sure they are fully covered by the sauce.

Step 5: Cook

• Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on the low setting for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.

Step 6: Finish and Serve

• Just before serving, sprinkle the dish with chopped fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese for a fresh and flavorful finish.

FAQs

Can I use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts?

Yes, you can substitute boneless, skinless chicken thighs for chicken breasts. They may be a bit juicier and more flavorful. If you use bone-in chicken, increase the cooking time by about 30 minutes on the low setting.

Can I add other vegetables to this recipe?

Absolutely! Feel free to add vegetables like zucchini, bell peppers, or spinach. If using spinach, add it during the last 30 minutes of cooking to prevent it from overcooking.

Simple Italian Slow Cooker Chicken and Mushrooms Recipe

This easy Italian Slow Cooker Chicken and Mushrooms recipe combines tender chicken breasts with mushrooms, tomatoes, and herbs for a flavorful, hands-off meal.

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Cuisine: Italian

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 4 hours hours

Total Time: 4 hours hours 15 minutes minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• ▢ 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• ▢ 1 lb fresh mushrooms sliced
• ▢ 1 small onion finely chopped
• ▢ 4 garlic cloves minced
• ▢ 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with juices
• ▢ ½ cup chicken broth
• ▢ ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
• ▢ 1 tsp dried oregano
• ▢ 1 tsp dried basil
• ▢ 1 tsp salt
• ▢ ½ tsp black pepper
• ▢ ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
• ▢ 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
• ▢ ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese for garnish

Instructions

Prepare the Slow Cooker

1. Start by spreading the sliced mushrooms and chopped onion evenly across the bottom of your slow cooker.

   These ingredients will add a delicious base of flavor to the dish as it cooks.

Add the Chicken

1. Place the chicken breasts on top of the mushroom and onion mixture.

Mix the Sauce

1. In a separate bowl, combine the minced garlic, diced tomatoes (with their juice), chicken broth, balsamic vinegar, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).

   Stir everything together well to make sure the flavors are evenly mixed.

Pour the Sauce Over the Chicken

1. Carefully pour the tomato and herb mixture over the chicken breasts, making sure they are fully covered by the sauce.

Cook

1. Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on the low setting for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.

Finish and Serve

1. Just before serving, sprinkle the dish with chopped fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese for a fresh and flavorful finish.

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