Best Crockpot Red Pepper Chicken Recipes

RED PEPPER CHICKEN

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Chicken breasts are treated to black beans, red peppers and juicy tomatoes in this Southwestern supper. We love it served with rice plumped up in chicken broth. -Piper Spiwak, Vienna, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 6h15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1 can (15 ounces) no-salt-added black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Mexican stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 jar (12 ounces) roasted sweet red peppers, drained and cut into strips
1 large onion, chopped
Pepper to taste
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

Place the chicken in a 3-qt. slow cooker. In a bowl, combine the beans, tomatoes, red peppers, onion and pepper. Pour over the chicken. Cover and cook on low until chicken is tender, about 6 hours. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 657mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

PRESSURE-COOKER RED PEPPER CHICKEN

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Chicken breasts are treated to black beans, red peppers and juicy tomatoes in this southwestern supper. We love it served with rice cooked in chicken broth-and it would also make a great filling for tacos or burritos. -Piper Spiwak, Vienna, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1 can (15 ounces) no-salt-added black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Mexican stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 jar (12 ounces) roasted sweet red peppers, drained and cut into strips
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 cup water
Pepper to taste
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

Place chicken in a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. In a bowl, combine beans, tomatoes, red peppers, onion, water and pepper; pour over chicken. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 5 minutes., Quick-release pressure. Press cancel. A thermometer inserted in chicken should read at least 165°. Remove chicken and keep warm. Select saute setting; adjust for low heat. Simmer cooking juices until thickened, 8-10 minutes. Serve with rice and chicken., Freeze option: Place chicken and bean mixture in freezer containers; top with cooking juices. Cool and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish until heated through, stirring gently and adding a little broth or water if necessary.

ITALIAN CHICKEN AND PEPPERS

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I put this chicken recipe together one day when I had leftover peppers and wanted something easy. To my delight, the taste reminded me of pizza-something I love but can no longer eat! It's great with steamed broccoli. -Brenda Nolen, Simpsonville, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 3h20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 jar (24 ounces) garden-style spaghetti sauce
1 medium onion, sliced
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 each small green, sweet yellow and red peppers, julienned
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
Hot cooked pasta
Shaved Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

Mix first eight ingredients; stir in peppers. Place chicken in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Top with sauce mixture., Cook, covered, on low until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°, 3-4 hours. Serve with pasta; if desired, top with shaved cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 738mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges