Slow Cooker Chicken & Veggies Marinara
Loaded with protein and veggies simmered in a flavorful sauce, this slow cooker chicken and veggies marinara recipe is easy and delicious.
Slow Cooker Chicken & Veggies Marinara Recipe
I shared in this podcast episode on 13 Healthy Meal Prep Tips how I used to make freezer slow cooker meals, and this was one of my go-to’s. It can be easily made ahead of time and frozen for later by placing all the ingredients in a slow cooker liner and then freezing that bag. Thaw and place the bag directly in the slow cooker for easy prep and no fuss cleanup.
This recipe can be made gluten-free, dairy-free, and low-carb.
Want to add pasta to this dish? I have the easiest trick in the world. Be sure to read the recipe for directions, but all you need to do is pour a box over the top of the slow cooker dish and continue to cook, and voila. A delicious dish.
Bon appetit!
For more slow cooker recipes be sure to check out:
- Cheesy Mashed Potatoes Slow Cooker
- 2 Ingredient Slow Cooker Chicken [Deliciously Easy]
- Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Meatballs
- Slow Cooker Chicken & Veggies Marinara
- Slow Cooker Fajita Chicken Salad
- Slow Cooker Tomato Beef Steak
Slow Cooker Chicken & Veggies Marinara Recipe
My cooking philosophy is to keep it “healthy and easy.”
Recipes at Hammers N Hugs will include all-natural ingredients that can often be frozen and have been tested and approved by friends and family!
For more slow cooker recipes be sure to check out:
- Cheesy Mashed Potatoes Slow Cooker
- 2 Ingredient Slow Cooker Chicken [Deliciously Easy]
- Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Meatballs
- Slow Cooker Chicken & Veggies Marinara
- Slow Cooker Fajita Chicken Salad
- Slow Cooker Tomato Beef Steak
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Slow Cooker Chicken & Veggies Marinara
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
Ingredients
- 2 Chicken Breasts thawed
- 1 lb frozen broccoli florets
- 2 c chicken broth
- 2 large carrots, finely chopped
- 1 onion, diced (or 1 tbsp minced onion)
- 2 15oz cans tomato sauce
- 2 15 oz cans diced tomatoes
- 2 6oz cans tomato paste
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp basil
- ½ tsp oregano
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp parsley
Instructions
- Place the thawed chicken breasts in the bottom of a greased slow cooker.
- Add the remaining ingredients.
- Cook on low for 7-8 hrs or on high for 3-4 hrs.
- Shred the chicken with two forks prior to serving.
Pasta Instructions
- 30 minutes before serving shred the chicken and add a box of pasta. Stir to cover. Cook for remaining 30 minutes with lid on or until pasta is soft.
Freezing Instructions
- Place chicken and remaining ingredients into a slow cooker bag. Place upright in freezer. Thaw overnight prior to cooking. Prepare as directed above.
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