Slow Cooker Bruschetta Chicken
Chicken simmered in tomatoes and garlic then topped with mozzarella cheese. A homemade tomato topping is added on top of the chicken for a very Italian Dinner!
Servings: 3
Calories: 576kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning
- 3/4 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic minced & divided
- 2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts (use small chicken breasts if you want a chicken breast per person)
- 14.5 oz. can petite diced tomatoes (Italian style with basil and oregano or plain)
- 4 oz sliced mozzarella
Bruschetta tomato topping: (don't put in slow cooker)
- 6 Roma tomatoes
- 1 medium shallot
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced basil
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 Tbsp. sundried tomato oil
- 1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
- salt and pepper to taste
- garlic, reserved from above
Instructions
- Season both sides of chicken with Italian seasoning and salt and pepper.
- Pour can of petite diced tomatoes into the crockpot. Arrange chicken on top of the tomatoes then, top chicken with half of the minced garlic.
- Cover, and cook on HIGH for 3.5 hours. After 3.5 hours, top each chicken breast with 2 pieces of sliced mozzarella and cook an additional 30 minutes to allow the cheese to melt.
- To make the bruschetta topping: Seed and chop tomatoes. Dice red onion, and finely chop basil. Add to a bowl with remaining minced garlic. Next add salt, pepper, olive oil, sundried tomato oil, and balsamic vinegar and stir to combine.
- Serve chicken with a heaping spoonful of the bruschetta on top and enjoy!
Notes
How many does this serve?
2 pounds of chicken is enough to feed about six. Though some like an entire breast per person, which means that this recipe will only serve three. Though, you can cut the chicken breasts in half if you have more to serve.
Can I make bruschetta topping ahead of time?
You can make the bruschetta tomato topping ahead of time. The morning before you need it, is just enough time to let the flavors meld. Don't make the day before for the tomatoes will get mushy.
Is bruschetta chicken keto?
Yes, since tomatoes are considered keto, bruschetta chicken is keto!
Is this recipe gluten-free?
The ingredients for this recipe are gluten-free, though be sure to check all your packaging on the ingredients to be safe for sometimes gluten can be sneaky.
Nutrition
Calories: 576kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 76g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 223mg | Sodium: 1388mg | Potassium: 1853mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1831IU | Vitamin C: 41mg | Calcium: 297mg | Iron: 4mg