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A healthy crockpot chicken and vegetables dish featuring tender chicken pieces and colorful mixed vegetables.

Hearty Crockpot Tuscan Chicken and Vegetables

This hearty crockpot recipe combines tender chicken and fresh vegetables in a savory Tuscan-inspired sauce. Perfect for a comforting and easy weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • large onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed, drained and chopped)
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp dried basil
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional, for a kick
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 3 cups mixed vegetables (e.g., 2 cups baby potatoes, halved; 1 cup bell peppers, chopped)
For Serving
  • 1 cup fresh baby spinach
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese for garnish, optional

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Slow Cooker
  • Medium Bowl

Method
 

Cooking
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet, then cook onion until softened and add garlic until fragrant; transfer to the slow cooker.
  2. Layer baby potatoes and bell peppers over the onion and garlic in the slow cooker.
  3. Toss chicken with oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper; place over the vegetables.
  4. Scatter sun-dried tomatoes and Kalamata olives over the chicken and vegetables.
  5. Pour diced tomatoes and chicken broth over the ingredients; do not stir.
  6. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is cooked and vegetables are tender.
  7. Stir in fresh baby spinach during the last 15 minutes of cooking until wilted.
  8. Stir, taste, and adjust seasonings before serving; garnish with parsley and feta if desired.

Notes

This recipe is perfect for meal prepping. You can freeze leftovers in individual portions for quick and easy meals later in the week.