Description
This Slow Cooker Pizza Chicken recipe combines tender chicken breasts with a cheesy Italian-inspired filling, marinara sauce, and flavorful toppings. Slow-cooked to perfection, it's an effortless, delicious main course perfect for family dinners, served over pasta or your favorite side.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Filling
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 medium green bell pepper, sliced
Additional Toppings and Sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (for topping)
- 24 ounces marinara sauce
- 6 ounces pepperoni slices
Instructions
- Prepare Cheese Mixture: In a bowl, combine 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, ½ cup parmesan cheese, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning. Mix well until thoroughly combined and set aside.
- Stuff Chicken Breasts: Slice a pocket into each chicken breast. Carefully fill each pocket with a quarter of the cheese mixture. Then, add a few slices of the green bell pepper inside the pocket on top of the cheese mixture.
- Add Chicken to Slow Cooker: Place the stuffed chicken breasts in a single layer in the slow cooker, ensuring even spacing for uniform cooking.
- Pour Sauce and Add Toppings: Pour the 24 ounces of marinara sauce evenly over the chicken breasts. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese on top, then layer the 6 ounces of pepperoni slices over the cheese.
- Cook: Cover and cook on high for 3 hours or on low for 5 hours until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Serve: Serve the pizza chicken hot over your favorite pasta or side dish and enjoy the cheesy, flavorful meal.
Notes
- Slice the chicken breasts evenly for uniform cooking and tenderness.
- Avoid overfilling the cheese pockets to prevent the filling from leaking during slow cooking.
- Arrange chicken in a single layer and pour sauce evenly on top for consistent flavor.
- Use shredded mozzarella cheese for smooth melting and a perfect cheesy topping.
- Leftover pizza chicken can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 910 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 52 g
- Cholesterol: 155 mg
