Best Rustic Italian Chicken Recipes

RUSTIC ITALIAN CHICKEN

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Savory chicken thighs are slow cooked to perfection along with fresh vegetables and Italian seasoning. A simple recipe that requires little effort or time in the morning, ready and waiting for you when you come home after a long day.

Provided by Red Gold

Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips RED GOLD®, Inc.

Time 6h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
2 large carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 (14.5 ounce) can RED GOLD® Diced Tomatoes
1 (28 ounce) can RED GOLD® Crushed Tomatoes
3 cups penne pasta, cooked and drained

Steps:

Spray slow cooker with cooking spray. Place chicken in slow cooker and top with remaining ingredients, except pasta and garnish.
Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours. Serve chicken over pasta and garnish with cheese and parsley.
Garnish Options: Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh Italian parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440.9 calories, Carbohydrate 40.9 g, Cholesterol 85.1 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 31.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 608.1 mg, Sugar 10.8 g

SLOW COOKER RUSTIC ITALIAN CHICKEN (COOKING FOR TWO) RECIPE - (4.4/5)

Slow Cooker Rustic Italian Chicken (Cooking for Two) Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by á-25010

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken thighs
1/2 cup carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/4 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 cups crushed tomatoes, undrained
1 1/4 cups uncooked penne pasta
Shredded Parmesan cheese, if desired
Chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley, if desired

Steps:

Step 1 Spray 1 1/2-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Place chicken in slow cooker. Top with remaining ingredients except pasta, cheese and parsley. Step 2 Cover; cook on Low heat setting 4 to 5 hours. About 30 minutes before chicken is done, cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Step 3 Serve chicken with pasta. Garnish with cheese and parsley.

RUSTIC ITALIAN CHICKEN & RICE

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With fresh veggies, tangy sauce and ooey-gooey cheese, this full- flavored meal has family fave written all over it. Even better, it can fit your family's nutrition goals.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/4cup KRAFT Tuscan House Italian Dressing, divided
4small boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 lb.)
1 onion, sliced
1 zucchini, cut in half lengthwise, then crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices
1 red pepper, cut into strips
1-3/4cups spaghetti sauce
2cups hot cooked long-grain brown rice
1/2cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Italian* Three Cheese Blend
2Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

HEAT 2 Tbsp. dressing in large skillet on medium heat. Add chicken; cook 5 to 7 min. on each side or until done (165ºF). Remove chicken from skillet; cover to keep warm.
ADD remaining dressing and vegetables to skillet; cook 3 to 5 min. or until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring frequently. Stir in spaghetti sauce; cook 1 min. or until heated through, stirring frequently.
SPOON rice onto platter; top with chicken, sauce and cheeses.