Ole Crock Pot Chicken

Transform your dinner routine with this "Ole Crock Pot Chicken," a vibrant and flavor-packed dish that combines tender, slow-cooked chicken with a medley of juicy tomatoes, bell peppers, and aromatic spices like chili powder, cumin, and paprika. This easy-to-make recipe uses a crock pot to create melt-in-your-mouth chicken infused with bold, Tex-Mex-inspired flavors, while a final touch of a cornstarch slurry thickens the sauce to perfection. With just 15 minutes of prep time and the convenience of set-it-and-forget-it cooking, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping. Serve it with fresh cilantro and lime wedges for a zesty garnish and pair it with rice, tortillas, or a crisp side salad for a complete meal. Whether you’re hosting Taco Tuesday or craving comforting, saucy chicken, Ole Crock Pot Chicken delivers bold flavor with minimal effort.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:255 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
• 8 oz can tomato sauce
• 1 large (chopped) red bell pepper
• 1 large (chopped) green bell pepper
• 1 large (chopped) yellow onion
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 2 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp cold water
• 2 tbsp (chopped, for garnish) fresh cilantro
• 1 whole (optional, for serving) lime wedges

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned (this step is optional but adds flavor).

Step 2

Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the crock pot.

Step 3

Add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chopped red and green bell peppers, chopped onion, and minced garlic to the crock pot.

Step 4

Sprinkle the chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper evenly over the chicken and vegetables.

Step 5

Pour the chicken broth over the mixture.

Step 6

Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.

Step 7

Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the crock pot and shred it using two forks.

Step 8

In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with cold water to create a slurry. Stir this into the sauce in the crock pot to thicken it to your desired consistency. Cook for an additional 10-15 minutes.

Step 9

Return the shredded chicken to the crock pot and stir to combine with the thickened sauce.

Step 10

Serve the Ole Crock Pot Chicken hot, garnished with freshly chopped cilantro and lime wedges on the side, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2128.4 grams (2128.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1653

Total Fat 45.50g	58%
Saturated Fat 10.10g	51%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.40g
Cholesterol 592mg	197%
Sodium 4420mg	192%
Total Carbohydrate 70.40g	26%
Dietary Fiber 22.10g	79%
Total Sugars 31.90g
Protein 229.80g	460%

Vitamin D 7IU	35%
Calcium 347mg	27%
Iron 14mg	80%
Potassium 3781mg	80%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 25.4%

Protein: 57.1%

Carbs: 17.5%