Easy Crock Pot Chicken Recipe

Slow Cooker Italian Roast and Potatoes with 10 Minutes Preparation

Aug 10, 2007

This Italian style crock pot chicken and potato recipe can be put together in less than 10 minutes in a slow cooker. This no fuss one pot meal is easy, tasty and hearty.

Crock pot cooking gives families the ability to make tasty meals without spending hours in the kitchen. It gives families alternatives to fast food meals. It allows busy moms to have healthier choices for meals and still allowing time for soccer, dance and other extra curricular activities.

It is crucial for children to experience dinner at home several times a week. Cooking a meal that is enjoyed by everyone will give parents a few extra moments to talk to their children. Eating a few simple meals together can help build family bonds or help strengthen current family bonds.

The Italians have been mixing potatoes with red sauce for years. Gnocchi is potato based pasta that is usually served with marinara sauce. The Italian crock pot chicken and potatoes is the perfect idea when there is no time for making gnocchi.

Italian Crock pot Chicken and Potatoes

Ingredients:

1 26 ounce can of spaghetti sauce
1 cup of cleaned chopped portabella mushrooms
1 pound of cubed boneless skinless chicken breast (cubed pork may also be used)
1 8 ounce bag of shredded mozzarella cheese (fresh mozzarella may also be used)
6 red potatoes washed and cut into 1 inch pieces
½ cup of chicken broth
¼ cup of diced onion
1 cup of Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese
¼ cup of chopped red pepper
1 can crushed tomatoes
1 palm full of fresh chopped basil

Preparation:

Combine chicken broth, spaghetti sauce, potatoes, onion, red pepper, crushed tomatoes, basil, chicken and mushrooms into a slow cooker. Stir to mix all ingredients.
Cook in the slow cooker on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours.
Add the ½ of the mozzarella cheese (4 ounces) and gently stir.
Top with the remaining mozzarella cheese and parmigiano-reggiano cheese and serve immediately.

Tips to make the Italian chicken and potato roast even better:

Serve over warm toasted Italian or sour dough bread. Add a dash of parsley to make this dish an attractive meal at any dinner party.
Serve over whole wheat pasta, traditional pasta or gnocchi to turn this meal into the perfect Sunday dinner.
Turn the leftovers into a chicken and potato Italian sandwich. Drain the majority of the thin juice. Place on toasted sour dough bread, add mozzarella cheese and a dash of fresh basil. Bake until the cheese is melted.
Serve over ready made garlic croutons.