Crockpot Italian Chicken
This Crockpot Italian Chicken delivers 55g protein and 448 calories per serving—a nutrient-dense dinner for serious lifters tracking macro splits. Quick stovetop batch yields 4 servings with minimal prep time, freeing up your week for training rather than cooking. Built for anyone hitting 220g+ daily protein without meal prep burnout.
Ingredients
- •Olive oil(30g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless(907g)
Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.
- •1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- •1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- •Canned Diced Tomatoes(397g)
- •Vinegar, Balsamic(120g)
- •Garlic(180g)
- •1 bay leaf
- •Basil, Fresh(5g)
- •Yellow Onion
- •Mozzarella Cheese
Part-skim mozzarella. Pre-shredded bags are convenient for meal prep.
- •Basil, Fresh
Instructions
- 1Drizzle olive oil in the bottom of a 4-quart or larger slow cooker. Place chicken on top of oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- 2In a small bowl, stir together the tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, garlic, bayleaf, basil, and onion.
- 3Pour the tomato mixture over the chicken.
- 4Cover and cook on low until chicken is no longer pink, juices run clear, and the chicken reaches 155 degrees F on an instant read thermometer, about 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours for breasts or 4 to 5 hours for thighs, depending upon your slow cooker. (Chicken is considered safe to eat at 165 degrees F, but the temperature will continue to rise as the chicken rests. Do not over cook or the chicken will be dry.)
- 5Transfer the chicken to a plate, cover, and let rest 5 to 10 minutes (keep the slow cooker on so that the sauce mixture in it stays warm). To serve, uncover the chicken then use a slotted spoon to scoop the tomato-balsamic slow cooker sauce over the chicken. Top with mozzarella and fresh basil. Enjoy immediately.
Nutrition — Per Serving
448
calories
55g
protein
14g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 23g
- Saturated fat
- 2.4g
- Sodium
- 231 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 2.9g
4 servings per batch · ~410g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Crockpot Italian Chicken have per serving?
Each serving provides 55g of protein with 448 calories, delivering one of the highest protein-to-calorie ratios across the app. The remaining macros are 14g fat and 23g carbs.
How efficient is Crockpot Italian Chicken for meal prep?
Quick prep time with 4 servings per batch makes this efficient for smaller meal prep runs or weeknight cooking. The crockpot does the heavy lifting once you add ingredients.
Is Crockpot Italian Chicken good for muscle gain?
With 55g protein per serving, this recipe is highly effective for muscle gain phases targeting daily protein intake of 180g+. The moderate carb and fat balance supports recovery and hormone production without excess calories.
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