Crockpot Shredded Marinara Chicken: Easy Comfort Food Delight
Enjoy a comforting meal with this easy recipe for Crockpot Shredded Marinara Chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Total Time: 6-8 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken breasts
- 1 jar marinara sauce
- 1 onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the crockpot.
- Top with marinara sauce, chopped onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken using two forks and mix it with the sauce.
- Serve over pasta, rice, or on a sandwich.
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms to the crockpot.
- This dish is great for meal prep and can be frozen for later use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Crockpot, Shredded Chicken, Marinara, Easy Recipe, Comfort Food