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Crock Pot Italian Chicken & Peppers

This easy low fat chicken recipe is a simple way to create a very low/zero Point Weight Watchers family-friendly meal.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 10
Calories: 96
Author: Brenda Garrison | Simple Nourished Living

Ingredients

  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 4 ounces each)
  • 2 yellow bell peppers, seeded and sliced into strips
  • 2 red bell peppers, seeded and sliced into strips
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce

Instructions

  • Ideal slow cooker size: 4-Quart.
  • Sauté onion slices in a skillet over medium heat, or microwave in a small microwave-proof bowl, until softened. Adds onions to the bottom of the slow cooker.
  • Place chicken breasts on top of the onion. Add salt and pepper to chicken.
  • Add the sliced peppers over the chicken. Sprinkle Italian seasoning over the peppers.
  • Add marinara sauce to cover ingredients.
  • Cover and cook on High for 3-½ - 4 hours, or until chicken is done.
  • Remove the chicken breasts and shred the chicken using two forks.
  • Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker. Stir to combine all ingredients

Recipe Notes

Substitutions and Additions:
Substitute a 28 ounce can of crushed tomatoes and 2 tablespoons of tomato paste for the jarred marinara.
Add fresh slice mushrooms.
Serving size: 1 cup
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2 *SmartPoints (Green plan)
1 *SmartPoints (Blue plan)
1 *SmartPoints (Purple plan)
3 *PointsPlus (Old plan)
Nutrition Facts
Crock Pot Italian Chicken & Peppers
Amount Per Serving (1 cup)
Calories 96 Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value*
Fat 2g3%
Carbohydrates 10g3%
Fiber 2.7g11%
Protein 12g24%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.