Slow-Cooker Pizza Chicken

Health score
18%
Slow-Cooker Pizza Chicken
250 min.
8
380kcal

Suggestions

If you're a fan of pizza and chicken, then this Slow-Cooker Pizza Chicken recipe is a match made in heaven! It's a delicious and easy meal that combines the flavors of a classic pizza with tender chicken thighs. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a hearty and satisfying dish that's perfect for a cozy night in.
The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity. You'll start by seasoning the chicken with salt and pepper, then placing it in the slow cooker. The addition of bell peppers and onions not only adds a burst of color but also a delightful crunch and sweetness. The tomato pasta sauce brings it all together, creating a rich and flavorful base for the chicken to cook in.
While the chicken is slow-cooking to perfection, you can prepare the rotini pasta. Once cooked, the pasta becomes the perfect bed for the chicken and sauce, soaking up all the delicious flavors. And let's not forget the final touch - a generous sprinkle of mozzarella cheese, adding a gooey and indulgent finish to the dish.
This recipe is not only tasty but also incredibly convenient. With a slow cooker doing most of the work, you can go about your day without worrying about dinner. Plus, with a calorie count of 380 per serving, it's a balanced meal that won't weigh you down. Whether you're feeding a hungry family or hosting a casual get-together, this Slow-Cooker Pizza Chicken is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

  • medium bell pepper cut into strips
  • small onion sliced
  • cups pasta sauce (from 26 oz jar)
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
  • 16 oz rotini pasta 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • oz mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1.5 lb chicken thighs boneless skinless

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker, place chicken. Top with onion and bell peppers.
  2. Add pasta sauce.
  3. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 4 to 6 hours.
  4. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
  5. Place pasta on platter. Top with chicken and sauce.
  6. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Calories380kcal
Protein29.79%
Fat18.65%
Carbs51.56%

Properties

Glycemic Index
25.63
Glycemic Load
18.72
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
20.886087122171%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.18mg
Isorhamnetin
0.44mg
Kaempferol
0.06mg
Quercetin
1.84mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:380.18kcal
19.01%
Fat:7.8g
12.01%
Saturated Fat:2.94g
18.4%
Carbohydrates:48.55g
16.18%
Net Carbohydrates:45.03g
16.37%
Sugar:5.46g
6.07%
Cholesterol:91.99mg
30.66%
Sodium:605.19mg
26.31%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:28.05g
56.1%
Selenium:57.91µg
82.73%
Vitamin C:43.01mg
52.14%
Phosphorus:343.29mg
34.33%
Vitamin B3:6.64mg
33.19%
Manganese:0.66mg
32.81%
Vitamin B6:0.62mg
31.08%
Vitamin A:1313.43IU
26.27%
Zinc:2.73mg
18.21%
Potassium:603.9mg
17.25%
Vitamin B2:0.29mg
17.19%
Magnesium:66.19mg
16.55%
Vitamin B5:1.58mg
15.8%
Copper:0.29mg
14.64%
Vitamin B12:0.87µg
14.46%
Fiber:3.52g
14.09%
Iron:2.22mg
12.34%
Vitamin B1:0.17mg
11.11%
Vitamin E:1.6mg
10.65%
Calcium:104.18mg
10.42%
Folate:35.47µg
8.87%
Vitamin K:6.16µg
5.87%