If you’re looking for an easy and comforting dinner, this slow cooker chicken with diced tomatoes is your answer. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious meal with minimal effort. Perfect for busy days, this recipe is my go-to when I don’t know what to make.
Why Make This Recipe
This recipe is simple, tasty, and versatile. It uses basic ingredients that you might already have in your kitchen. The slow cooker does all the work, making the chicken tender and flavorful. It’s a great way to enjoy a home-cooked meal without spending hours in the kitchen. Plus, you can easily adjust the flavors with optional ingredients to suit your taste.
How to Make Slow Cooker Chicken with Diced Tomatoes
Ingredients:
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 pounds total)
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, with their juices
- 1 small onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika (or regular paprika)
- Optional: black pepper, sugar, minced garlic or garlic powder, beans, cooked elbow macaroni, sour cream
Directions:
- Place the raw chicken breasts in a single layer at the bottom of a slow cooker.
- Scatter the chopped onion evenly over and around the chicken.
- Sprinkle the salt and paprika over the chicken and onions.
- Pour the diced tomatoes with their juices over everything.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 5 to 6 hours or HIGH for 2 1/2 to 3 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken in the slow cooker and stir it into the tomato and onion mixture.
- Adjust salt if needed.
- Serve hot over noodles, potatoes, or rice. For more flavor, add black pepper, sugar, and garlic if desired.
- To stretch the meal, stir in beans or macaroni during the last 20 to 30 minutes. Finish with sour cream, if desired.
How to Serve Slow Cooker Chicken with Diced Tomatoes
This dish is best served hot. You can enjoy it over a bed of noodles, fluffy rice, or creamy mashed potatoes. Adding a dollop of sour cream on top can also enhance the flavors. Pair it with a side salad for a complete meal.
How to Store Slow Cooker Chicken with Diced Tomatoes
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will keep well for up to three days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop until heated through. This dish also freezes well, so you can enjoy it later!
Tips to Make Slow Cooker Chicken with Diced Tomatoes
- Experiment with spices: Feel free to add other spices like Italian seasoning or chili powder for different flavors.
- Use leftovers: If you have leftover chicken, you can shred it and mix it with the tomatoes for a quick meal.
- Add veggies: Mix in some chopped bell peppers or carrots for more nutrients and flavor.
Variation
You can make this recipe vegetarian by using chickpeas instead of chicken. Just adjust the cooking time as canned chickpeas don’t need to be cooked for long.
FAQs
1. Can I use frozen chicken breasts?
Yes, you can use frozen chicken breasts. Just remember to increase the cooking time by about an hour.
2. Can I add other vegetables?
Absolutely! Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini for extra nutrition.
3. Is this recipe spicy?
No, this recipe is not spicy. You can add more spices like red pepper flakes if you prefer a kick!
Slow Cooker Chicken with Diced Tomatoes
Ingredients
Method
- Place the raw chicken breasts in a single layer at the bottom of a slow cooker.
- Scatter the chopped onion evenly over and around the chicken.
- Sprinkle the salt and paprika over the chicken and onions.
- Pour the diced tomatoes with their juices over everything.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 5 to 6 hours or HIGH for 2 1/2 to 3 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken in the slow cooker and stir it into the tomato and onion mixture.
- Adjust salt if needed.
- Serve hot over noodles, potatoes, or rice. For more flavor, add black pepper, sugar, and garlic if desired.
- To stretch the meal, stir in beans or macaroni during the last 20 to 30 minutes. Finish with sour cream, if desired.
