Crockpot Chicken Puttanesca*

*Crockpot Chicken Puttanesca*

*Description:*

A rich and savory slow-cooked chicken dish featuring a bold tomato sauce with olives, capers, and Mediterranean flavors.

*Ingredients:*

🥘 *Chicken and Sauce*

- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes

- 1/2 cup black olives, pitted and sliced

- 1/4 cup capers, rinsed and drained

- 1 onion, chopped

- 4 cloves garlic, minced

- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)

- 1 tsp dried oregano

- 1 tsp dried basil

- Salt and pepper to taste

🌱 *Garnish and Serving*

- Fresh parsley, chopped

*Instructions:*

1. Place chicken breasts in a 6-quart crockpot.

2. Mix crushed tomatoes, olives, capers, onion, garlic, red pepper flakes, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper in a bowl.

3. Pour sauce over chicken; cover.

4. Cook on low 6-7 hours or high 3-4 hours until chicken is tender.

5. Shred chicken in sauce; stir to combine.

6. Serve hot over pasta, rice, or crusty bread; garnish with parsley.

*Prep Time:* 15 minutes

*Cook Time:* 6-7 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)

*Total Time:* 6-7 hours

*Servings:* 4

*Kcal:* 320 kcal per serving

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