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Mini Crock Pot Italian Chicken for One

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword crock pot chicken for one, marinara chicken, slow cooker italian chicken, small slow cooker recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 5 minutes
Servings 1 serving
Two chicken pieces cooked low and slow in a 1½-quart slow cooker with marinara and Italian herbs.

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts 4 ounces each
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
  • 1 cup marinara or tomato sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon dried basil
  • ⅛ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

  • Lightly oil the insert of a 1½-quart slow cooker. Add the chicken. It must be thawed, not frozen.
  • Stir the oil and balsamic vinegar together and pour it over the chicken.
  • Add the salt, pepper, tomato sauce, basil, oregano, and garlic powder, in that order.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 7 hours or on HIGH for 4 hours, until the chicken reaches 165°F.

Nutrition

Serving: 521g | Calories: 755kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 74g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 6.6g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 198mg | Sodium: 1560mg | Potassium: 1414mg | Fiber: 4.7g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 1595IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 111mg | Iron: 4.7mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for the whole recipe (1 serving); skinless chicken thighs or breasts (the first choice counted), marinara or tomato sauce (the first choice counted). Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.