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Grab a few classic pizza recipe ingredients to make this delicious Slow Cooker Pizza Chicken. I like to make this topped with pepperoni, but you could add any of your favorite pizza toppings. This is a dish your whole family is sure to enjoy!
If you’re looking for other pizza-inspired options, try my Slow Cooker White Pizza Dip and Slow Cooker Pizza Meatballs.
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Why You’ll Love This Crockpot Pizza Chicken Recipe
This one is for the pizza lovers in the family. Instead ordering takeout or trying to make pizza crust from scratch, skip it altogether and make this slow cooker pizza chicken recipe. All you’ll need are just a few ingredients, including chicken breasts, pizza sauce, and cheese.
The prep time is quick and the cooking time is just short enough to have this on the table by dinnertime. It’s also a versatile dish. You could set up a pizza bar with lots of topping options for a self-serve lunch, dinner, or potluck meal option.
Recipe Ingredients
- Chicken: You’ll only need about 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, which will be cut into chunks.
- Pizza Sauce: Use your favorite brand of sauce. You can also use tomato sauce or spaghetti sauce.
- Cheese: Mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese are used for flavor and cheesy goodness in every bite.
- Toppings: Pepperoni is one of my favorites to use; however, you can add whatever toppings you’d like turkey pepperoni, green peppers, Italian seasoning, etc.
- Seasonings & Spices: kosher salt, black pepper, dried oregano, dried basil, granulated garlic, fennel seed, and crushed red pepper flakes add additional taste to the pizza. (Find the full recipe in the recipe card below the photos).
Step-by-Step Directions
Step One – Add the cut chicken to the slow cooker. Season with salt, pepper, dried oregano, dried basil, granulated garlic, fennel seed, and crushed red pepper flakes. Mix well to ensure all the chicken chunks are coated with the spices.
Step Two – Pour the pizza sauce over the chicken, then stir to combine.
Step Three – Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the sauce-covered chicken.
Step Four – Next, sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
Step Five – Finish by topping with pepperoni slices or your favorite pizza toppings.
Step Six – Cover and cook on LOW for 4-6 hours, or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender. Allow the pizza chicken to cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!
How to Serve
- This crock pot pizza chicken can be turned into a quick wholesome meal by serving it on top of pasta, such as spaghetti noodles. It also pairs well with white rice, cauliflower rice and/or zucchini noodles.
- Serve with a side of green salad and garlic bread sticks for a complete meal.
- Add more desired toppings.
Recipe FAQs
Yes! This dish is very versatile. Feel free to experiment with other pizza toppings such as sausage crumbles, crispy bacon bits, diced ham, sliced mushrooms, olives, bell peppers, onions, or even pineapple for a Hawaiian twist.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop until heated through.
For a low-carb option, serve this over zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice.
If you’re a fan of heat, consider adding some sliced jalapenos on top before cooking.
More Slow Cooker Pizza Recipes
- Slow Cooker Pizza 15 Bean Soup
- Slow Cooker Pizza and Pasta Soup {Freezer Meal Friendly}
- Slow Cooker Pizza Dip
- Slow Cooker Pizza Meatballs
- Slow Cooker White Pizza Dip
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Slow Cooker Pizza Chicken
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into chunks
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 1 tsp. dried basil
- ½ tsp. granulated garlic
- ½ tsp. fennel seed
- ½ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
- 24 oz. pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- pepperoni or your favorite pizza toppings
Instructions
- Add the cut chicken to the slow cooker. Season with salt, pepper, dried oregano, dried basil, granulated garlic, fennel seed, and crushed red pepper flakes. Mix well to ensure all the chicken chunks are coated with the spices.
- Pour the pizza sauce over the chicken, then stir to combine.
- Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the sauce-covered chicken.
- Next, sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
- Finish by topping with pepperoni or your favorite pizza toppings.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours, or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Allow the pizza chicken to cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve the pizza chicken as is or over pasta or rice. Serve with a side salad for a complete meal. Enjoy!
Sarah’s Notes
- This dish is very versatile. Feel free to experiment with other pizza toppings such as sausage crumbles, crispy bacon bits, diced ham, sliced mushrooms, olives, bell peppers, onions, or even pineapple for a Hawaiian twist.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop until heated through.
- For a low-carb option, serve this over zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice.
- If you’re a fan of heat, consider adding some sliced jalapenos on top before cooking
Nutrition
Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.
Hi ,
I haven’t made this recipe yet. As most of your recipes this can be stored in the freezer ? I love pizza ,but I couldn’t finish this in 3 days… Thank you.
Yes, this one will freeze well.
Can you freeze this recipe looks delicious?
Yes! You can freeze this.