SLOW-COOKER ITALIAN CHICKEN

Slow-Cooker Italian Chicken image

My father used to love it when I made this slow-cooker Italian chicken. Since it includes a flavorful tomato sauce, it's especially good served over pasta or rice. —Deanna D'Auria, Banning, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 3h20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup stewed tomatoes, cut up
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1 small green pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped green onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon onion powder
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cold water
Hot cooked pasta
Shaved Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

Place chicken in a 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker. In a bowl, combine the broth, tomatoes, tomato sauce, green pepper, onion, garlic and seasonings; pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low until chicken is tender, 3-4 hours. Remove chicken and keep warm. , Pour cooking juices into a small saucepan. Combine flour and cold water until smooth; stir into juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Serve with chicken and pasta. If desired, top with shaved Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 900mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 28g protein.