Description
Savor the delightful flavors of pizza in a tender, juicy chicken dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings. Slow Cooker Pizza Chicken combines succulent chunks of chicken breast with rich pizza sauce and a blend of spices, all topped off with gooey cheese and your favorite toppings. This easy-to-make meal allows you to set it and forget it while the slow cooker does all the work. Customize it with your preferred pizza toppings, serve it over pasta or rice, or enjoy it just as it is for a delicious family-friendly dinner that will satisfy everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunks
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- ½ tsp granulated garlic
- ½ tsp fennel seed
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 24 oz pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- Beef pepperoni or your favorite pizza toppings
Instructions
- Place the chicken chunks in a slow cooker and season with salt, pepper, oregano, basil, granulated garlic, fennel seed, and crushed red pepper flakes. Mix well.
- Pour the pizza sauce over the seasoned chicken and stir gently to combine.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the top.
- Add shredded mozzarella cheese on top of everything.
- Finish by placing beef pepperoni or your choice of toppings on top.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve as is or over pasta or rice for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 to 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg