By Becky Hardin
Updated Jun 10, 2025
Let the slow cooker do all the work tonight when you make Crockpot Italian Chicken for dinner! Served over either pasta or rice, this tender, flavorful chicken is cooked to perfection in a medley of ingredients like tomatoes, red wine, garlic, and more.
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Crockpot Italian Chicken Recipe
This easy-to-make Italian chicken is perfect for those weeknights when I want a tasty homemade dinner without lots of work! It’s as delicious as it is comforting, and my whole family loves it. I added a splash of red wine to make it slightly more sophisticated, while keeping it wonderfully simple to prepare.
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- ▢ 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ▢ 1½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
- ▢ ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ▢ ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ▢ ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes or to taste
- ▢ 15 ounces diced tomatoes (1 can)
- ▢ 1 yellow onion diced
- ▢ 1 cup diced green bell pepper
- ▢ 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
- ▢ 3 cloves garlic minced
- ▢ ½ cup red wine or use chicken broth
- ▢ ½ cup tomato sauce
- ▢ Freshly grated Parmesan cheese optional, for serving
- ▢ Chopped fresh basil optional, for serving
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Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Place into the crockpot insert. 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1½ teaspoons Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Top the chicken breasts with the tomatoes, onion, green pepper, mushrooms, and garlic. 15 ounces diced tomatoes, 1 yellow onion, 1 cup diced green bell pepper, 8 ounces sliced mushrooms, 3 cloves garlic
- In a small bowl, whisk the wine and tomato sauce together and pour it over the chicken. ½ cup red wine, ½ cup tomato sauce
- Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or until the chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken and serve garnished with Parmesan cheese and fresh basil. Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, Chopped fresh basil
Equipment
- Crockpot
Becky’s Tips
- Make sure all of your veggies are nice and fresh. They contribute a lot of flavor and different textures to the meal, so they should all be fresh as can be.
- Properly cooked chicken is 165°F internally.
- Nutritional information does not include optional ingredients.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make Crockpot Italian Chicken Step by Step
Season the chicken: Season 2 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken breasts with 1½ teaspoons of Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon of kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon of ground black pepper, and ¼ teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes. Place into the crockpot insert.
Add the veggies: Top the chicken breasts with 15 ounces (1 can) of diced tomatoes, 1 diced yellow onion, 1 cup diced green pepper, 8 ounces of sliced mushrooms, and 3 minced cloves of garlic.
Add the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk ½ cup of red wine and ½ cup of tomato sauce together and pour it over the chicken.
Cook the chicken: Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or until the chicken is tender.
Shred and serve: Shred the chicken and serve garnished with Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.
Variations
There are lots of ways to change up the flavor of this dish. For a spicier dish, add more crushed red pepper flakes or some diced jalapeños. Fold in pesto for a fresher flavor, or add ½ cup heavy cream, half-and-half, or cream cheese to create a creamy version.
You can also add more veggies, like zucchini, eggplant, or spinach, for extra nutrition and flavor. Or make a Cacciatore-style dish by adding olives and capers.
How to Store
Store leftover crockpot Italian chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a pot set over medium-low heat or in the microwave in 30-second increments until warmed through.
Freeze crockpot Italian chicken in an airtight container or Ziplock bag for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Serving Suggestions
This slow cooker Italian chicken is delicious on a bed of homemade pasta or white rice . Top it with some grated Parmesan and fresh basil, and you’ve got one beautiful dinner! I love to serve mine with a Caprese salad to start and a side of garlic bread to soak up the flavorful sauce.
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Crockpot Italian Chicken Recipe
Equipment
- Crockpot
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes or to taste
- 15 ounces diced tomatoes (1 can)
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 1 cup diced green bell pepper
- 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup red wine or use chicken broth
- ½ cup tomato sauce
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese optional, for serving
- Chopped fresh basil optional, for serving
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Place into the crockpot insert. 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1½ teaspoons Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Top the chicken breasts with the tomatoes, onion, green pepper, mushrooms, and garlic. 15 ounces diced tomatoes, 1 yellow onion, 1 cup diced green bell pepper, 8 ounces sliced mushrooms, 3 cloves garlic
- In a small bowl, whisk the wine and tomato sauce together and pour it over the chicken. ½ cup red wine, ½ cup tomato sauce
- Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or until the chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken and serve garnished with Parmesan cheese and fresh basil. Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, Chopped fresh basil
Video
Notes
- Make sure all of your veggies are nice and fresh. They contribute a lot of flavor and different textures to the meal, so they should all be fresh as can be.
- Properly cooked chicken is 165°F internally.
- Nutritional information does not include optional ingredients.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
