Slow Cooker Chicken & Veggies Marinara

Loaded with meat and veggies simmered in a flavorful red sauce, this gluten free and dairy free slow cooker chicken and veggies marinara recipe is perfect for enjoying by itself or add pasta with this hands-free slow cooker trick! 

Slow Cooker Chicken & Veggies Marinara Recipe

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Slow Cooker Chicken & Veggies Marinara Recipe

This slow cooker chicken and veggies marinara recipe is loaded with vegetables and is gluten free, dairy free, and low carb!

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Slow Cooker Chicken & Veggies Marinara Recipe

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Slow Cooker Chicken & Veggies Marinara

Ahna Fulmer // Hammers N Hugs

Loaded with meat and veggies simmered in a flavorful red sauce, this gluten free and dairy free slow cooker chicken and veggies marinara recipe is perfect for enjoying by itself or add pasta with this hands-free slow cooker trick! 

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Total Time 8 hrs

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 12 1 1/2 cups

Calories 111 kcal

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.

Notes

Macros Per 1 1/2c Serving (Without Pasta): 11g Net Carbs, 1g Fat, 9g Protein

Keyword Chicken Marinara, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Low Carb, Slow Cooker Recipe