Slow Cooker French Basil Chicken
Such a great, easy chicken recipe!
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 medium onions, finely chopped
- 4 medium garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon herbes de Provence
- ½ teaspoon sea salt (or more, to taste)
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ cup dry white wine (see Tips below)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- One 14-ounce can diced tomatoes, including juice
- One 14-ounce can artichoke hearts (drained, rinsed and quartered)
- 3 pounds skinless boneless chicken (can mix breasts and thighs, if you'd like)
- 2 large red bell peppers, seeded and chopped
- ½ cup finely chopped fresh basil leaves
- cooked rice or something else, for serving over (if you'd like)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onions; cook, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic, herbs, salt and pepper; cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the wine and cook, stirring for 1 minute. Add the chicken broth and tomatoes with the juice and bring to a boil. Stir in the artichoke hearts and remove from heat.
- Arrange the chicken pieces evenly over the bottom of your slow cooker insert and pour the tomato mixture on top. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours. Stir in the bell pepper and basil. Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes.
Notes
- If you don't wish to use wine in the recipe, you can sub chicken broth for the wine.
- If you are preparing this recipe as gluten-free, just be sure to use brands of artichoke hearts, tomato and chicken broth that are known to be GF.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 322kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 162mg | Sodium: 602mg | Potassium: 681mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1958IU | Vitamin C: 72mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 3mg